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2003 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 126 repairs.
2003 Ford Taurus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 85000 mi US $500 |
alternator replaced |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77200 mi US $1400 |
It was the cam position sensor. The car bucked between 3000 & 4000 rpm. According the web, this is a common Taurus problem. |
| 87110 mi C $20 |
Engine ran rough and engine light on. Code suggested air intake system failure. Discovered break/hole in rubber elbow above PCV valve. Replaced elbow and PCV valve. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 158000 mi US $180 |
Broken throttle assembly, throttle stuck open. I was able to temporarily repair it on the roadside and (carefully) drive it to the dealership. |
| 162000 mi | Misfire in one cylinder. Replaced spark plugs, wires, and coil pack. |
| 166200 mi US $150 |
Replaced ignition coil. |
| 170000 mi | Engine leaking oil from seals. |
| 144000 mi | Had intermittent hesitation at low speed usually cold but progressed to warm. Found rubber elbow off of rear valve cover to air intake b4 throttle body snorkel vacuum line leaking and sucking air. Replaced elbow, runs great. |
| 161000 mi US $90 |
Intermittent miss had fuel injectors cleaned solved issue |
| 162500 mi US $100 |
Removed injectors had cleaned reinstalled ran great |
| 145000 mi US $55 |
Replaced ignition coil pack. |
| 150000 mi US $44 |
Upper radiator hose was leaking at the plastic Y. I tried to patch it with plastic patch but it didn't hold. Replaced with Dayco brand hose. |
| 180000 mi US $110 |
Replaced idler pulley and belt. Pulley bearing was shot. This was causing a lot of noise. Belt was starting to show a lot of wear. |
| 136400 mi C $400 |
Changed oxygen sensor, changed air flow manifold gaskets |
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Coil pack went, hard misfire while idling and under hard acceleration. Coil pack replaced along with plugs and wires. |
| 115100 mi US $800 |
thermostat, coolant temp sensor, power steering flush |
| 120479 mi US $350 |
Accessory drive belt, tensioner, and pulley Replaced PCV Valve |
| 130000 mi US $90 |
Replace Ignition wires and spark plugs & intake plenum gaskets. Was misfiring under load from bad wires, causing carbon-tracking on spark plugs. Replaced spark plugs & wires, and also replaced intake plenum gaskets for vacuum leak. Replace Ignition wires and spark plugs & intake plenum gaskets. Was misfiring under load from bad wires, causing carbon-tracking on spark plugs. Replaced spark plugs & wires, and also replaced intake plenum gaskets for vacuum leak |
| 200800 mi US $179 |
Engine missfire. replaced ign wires. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
oxygen sensor went out at 60.000 miles |
| 129200 mi US $500 |
Throttle, timing related |
| 105400 mi C $3000 |
replaced two of the three catalytic converters. Contacted dealership and Ford head office directly and neither could explain the reason for this type of repair. Third cat was replace 4 months later |
| 173600 mi C $300 |
replaced collapsed air pollution hose and idle regulator |
| 177940 mi | Mechanic ran a diagnostic as car was not firing on all cylinders. He recommends replacement of plugs and wires. |
| 179660 mi C $350 |
Loss of power was noticed. Car was misfiring, engine shake, vibration in front. Mechanic diagnosed that it needed new plugs and wires. First time I have replaced these since owning the car. |
| 193440 mi C $300 |
Car won't increase speed during extreme wet weather, especially in the cold. Checked tranny, its fine. Checked vaccum hoses gaskets and valves, IAC motor. Problem still exists to a lesser degree. More repairs pending. |
| 193440 mi C $568 |
car broke down on highway had to be towed. Replaced water pump and belt. |
| 193440 mi | Car lost all power while driving. Got towed to garage. Diagnostic: need new PCM and connectors. Also found crack in coil pack which probably is causing the acceleration/stalling issues. Problem finding parts.Total estimate over $1000 |
| 108000 mi US $230 |
Fuel pump failed. Located in gas tank, which made the repair difficult and time consuming. |
| 78000 mi US $400 |
Car surging and stalling. Replaced numerous emission hoses |
| 81000 mi US $250 |
Engine stalling and surging. Replaced hoses and air control valve |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi | CEL with lean codes p0171 and p0174. Estimate was for intake manifold gaskets. Heat shield rattled at certain engine RPMs. Shop attached heat shield with new screw. |
| 111000 mi US $20 |
CEL with lean codes p0171 and p0174. Hole in PCV boot connecting to intake manifold. New boot installed, cleared codes by disconnecting battery. No new CEL. |
| 55062 mi US $65 |
Check Engine Light - Replaced Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor - Extended Warranty |
| 60276 mi US $148 |
Fuel tank leaking - new fuel tank installed - Extended Warranty |
| 258000 mi US $84 |
blew the engine. The repair bill exceeded what I was willing to spend, so I just paid the tow bill and junked it. |
| 150500 mi US $80 |
car ran but at stop sign car would stall, idled badly, replaced Air intake control and cracked ignition coil assembly. |
| 98300 mi | Fuel pump went out |
| 102500 mi | minor antifreeze leak. Added radiator stop leak. |
| 94200 mi US $973 |
Car would not start. Replaced Fuel Pump. |
| 74000 mi US $261 |
I took it in to have it looked over, a safety inspection. The battery was replaced, an exhaust clamp, windshield washer nozzle fixed, brakes cleaned. |
| 256000 mi US $550 |
Car was missing badly. Replaced spark plugs and wires. Also replaced the coil/distributer. |
| 256000 mi US $900 |
Surpentine Tensioner and idle pulleys, water pump, timing cover. |
| 261000 mi US $1560 |
#3 cylinder intake valve spring broke, causing bent valve and spring replacement. |
| 145000 mi | Car began running roughly. The shop determined a cracked head. I elected not to repair. |
| 103000 mi US $185 |
Check engine light. Misfire code. Replaced sparkplugs & tuned up. |
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