1997 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 1997

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1997 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1997 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

116000 mi

US $290
Oil pan gasket leak 

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1997 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

119000 mi

US $25
During routine maintenance, noticed a small crack in the coolant reservoir. Coolant level was normal, but reservoir replaced preemptively. Installed $25 aftermarket part with lifetime warranty - repair took approximately 15 minutes. 
123000 mi

US $300
Fuel injector on #6 cylinder went intermittent, causing misfire. Injector replaced an CEL reset, car working fine several hundred miles later. 

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1997 Ford Taurus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

99000 mi Many problems when traded. Among them, engine was full of rust. Oil when changed was bright orange, and two frost plugs had broken in past year. Constant CEL. 

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1997 Ford Taurus Engine Problems

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