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2013 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (5%)

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2013 Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

35000 mi Windshield washer motor rusted and quit working, replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

17600 mi Rear camera malfunctioning. Remote start malfunctioning. 
23000 mi Remote start system 
31000 mi

US $100
Malfunction of electronics due to battery failure. 
50000 mi

US $173
When the push button start was pressed the car would barely start. The dealership determined that I needed a new car battery. The dealership replaced the battery. The car now starts normally. 
59000 mi The engine would barely turn over. The dealer checked the battery and determined the battery needed to replaced again. The last time the battery was replaced was June 2014. 
84000 mi Overtime I noticed the car was "sluggishly" starting. One morning I had to have my car jump started. After I got my car jump started I took the car to the dealership and they determined I needed a new battery. 
17000 mi Driver door would not lock. Pin would go down but actuator was at fault. 
15000 mi Battery was tested as defective and replaced. Replaced without me asking them to since under warranty and already in the shop for another problem 
40000 mi

US $200
One of the HID headlights burnt out. Bought oem quality OSRAM replacement bulbs and now its MONEY. Cheap amazon bulbs burnt out too so thats why I went with the $200 OSRAMS 
44000 mi Car barely starts. Battery replaced under warranty even though it was only 1.5 years old 
59000 mi

US $40
Windshield wipers dont fully turn off for sometimes days. Will intermittently swipe every 30 seconds or so. Solution is to replace turn signal/wiper stalk. 
63000 mi

US $99
4TH battery installed in this car. They have averaged 1.5 years a piece. All motorcraft batteries. Decided to put interstate battery in this time since car wouldn't start. 
Overhead light would not turn on. 
34000 mi Gurgling noise present sometimes, along with occasionally musty smell. AC drain line was plugged up. 
20300 mi Car battery went dead, dealer warrantied. 
6700 mi Fuel tank sending unit failed, check engine light came on. Wasn't reporting proper fuel tank level 
64000 mi

US $23
Blend Actuator motor for passenger side failed. Was blowing out hot air instead of AC. 
34000 mi Battery replaced under warranty Replace backup camera; moisture got inside and fogged view. 
43000 mi

US $25
Replaced battery again. Dealer informed me that the previous battery was 6 weeks out of warranty. Replaced w/ battery from Walmart at significant discount from what dealer quoted. Suspect that leaving GPS plugged in killed the battery; car was not driven for 2 weeks. 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $130
After getting car out of 6 month storage the car battery would not turn the engine over on the second trip after storage. Battery was the original one, 7 years old. Dealer replaced it and the car is running well. 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77914 mi

US $936
Radio would intermittently blink off and on. It was reprogrammed. 
67000 mi Navigation system did not provide an accurate position. GPS module was replaced under extended warranty. 
13000 mi License plate bulbs moisture intrusion to bulb housing. Corrosion of contactor, bulb blown. Repaired under warranty with dealer level approval. Part in stock estimated time 10-15 minutes most of which was approval and paperwork. 
28000 mi Drivers side heated seat. During activation of drivers heated seat a hot spot on rear thigh. Didn't burn through cushion. Dealer testing determined heating element pad was defective. Removed and replaced under warranty. 
16000 mi HVAC Module failed and needed replaced to bring AC temp down to the 40's F on "max" and also to enable the heated seats to work. Backup camera had more pixel quality and black lines developing. The camera was deemed in failure mode, and was replaced under warranty. 
19200 mi 11/7/2016 - Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) replaced due to glitches (freezing, bugs) in interface / touch screen (covered free under extended APIM warranty program). 
20000 mi Heated Seats repaired - New HVAC Module (the module from 9/21 must have been bad from the factory?) 
27316 mi The car would not lock whether tried manually or with the fob. The lights would flash and the horn would sound as if the doors locked, but they wouldn't lock. Additionally, the trunk could not be opened manually or with the fob. The diagnosis: fuse #27 (20 amp mini fuse) in the driver's side interior fuse box blew. Replacing the fuse corrected the problem. 
51000 mi

US $18
Rear license plate lamp assemblies replaced (the plastic tabs became brittle and broke, but the lamps were fine). Replaced as complete OEM assemblies (there are 2). 
24000 mi cross traffic system fault error 911 assistance stopped on sync, entertainment unavailable and had to let car sit for short time and then all systems came back on. 
52000 mi Car would start and drive without the key fob in the car. Dealer could not duplicate the issue. Dealer reset ecm/computer. 
65000 mi

US $50
Center elevated brake light LED strip became dim, replaced under extended warranty for $50 deductible. 
57000 mi

US $100
Backup camera was murky and streaking. Camera was replaced. 
79000 mi Rear License plate light holder corroded. 
80300 mi

US $88
Windshield wiper reservoir pump motor failed 
86200 mi

US $100
Driver side door keypad inop 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40300 mi

C $269
Battery was completely dead and required a boost. Called Ford Roadside Service and tow truck was here in 5 minutes Had new battery replaced at dealer at my cost Not under warranty 

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2013 Ford Taurus Electrical Problems

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