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2008 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 227 repairs.
2008 Ford Taurus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi US $1800 |
OUT OF THE BLUE 3 COIL PACKS BURNED UP AND THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| 88000 mi | Vapor tank under car cracked...sits to low |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Replaced gas tank evaporative canister under rear passenger side. It had cracked over winter. Sits too low and is easily broken, triggered loose gas cap indicator on dashboard |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 206050 mi US $160 |
New spark plugs Spark plug and coil replaced. The engine was missing badly. |
| 87700 mi | has random miss-fire when weather is cool and damp |
| 143000 mi US $309 |
Car was hard shifting under a moderate load at speeds between 40-60 mph. Was not consistent but was happening at least once a day. Was able to replicate for the dealer. Did transmission flush and computer update. |
| 151000 mi US $716 |
Prior "transmission repair" did not correct shifting issue. Took mechanic on test drive to replicate the problem. Turns out problem was misfire due to two failing coil packs on cylinders one and three. Also replaced all six plugs. |
| 169000 mi US $1211 |
Three coil packs replaced |
| 206000 mi US $265 |
Heavy oil leak started 9 days ago. Was wasting 3 quarts over 4 days. Discovered Oil sensor bad |
| 208000 mi US $30 |
Oil sensor leak, replaced. |
| 13000 mi | harsh shifting |
| 16000 mi | harsh shifting. Dealer could not duplicate. |
| 20000 mi | Dealer could finally duplicate harsh shifting. reporgramed computer with new program. Fixed harsh shifting |
| 132000 mi US $350 |
Intermittent misfire in 6th gear. Mechanic for one year was not able to replicate problem. Transmission flush was done, but did not fix it. Took into ship, all 6 spark plugs were worn and replaced as well as the boots. Problem immediately stopped. Very common with this car, its not a tranny problem if it stutters going up a slight incline at 40-60 mph, it's most likely your spark plugs! |
| 186000 mi US $300 |
I had noticed a gasoline odor. Something on the top of one side of the gas tank was cracked and had to be replaced. I don’t recall exactly what it was, and I’m estimating the cost of repair. |
| 175000 mi US $900 |
All coils replaced along with plugs |
| 37000 mi | At same time, reflashed the transmission controller with latest software (per TSB) to update the early 2008 calibration. |
| 106300 mi US $1000 |
Had PCM repaired because it was damaged by faulty ignition coil. Replaced all 6 ignition coils and spark because one ignition coil failed. Ford TSB states all ignition coils and spark plugs must be replaced. |
| 37200 mi | Transmission shifting delay in 2nd and 4th gear, two sensors replaced. |
| 69300 mi ¤2000 |
Changed transmission mounting. |
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Original throttle body replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $900 |
PCM was replaced |
| 19000 mi | Rough idle in park only. (TSB in system this time. When they did not have TSB -- said could not duplicate). Reflash improved problem but still noticable. |
| 59300 mi | Output sensor failing. TSB on the problem, so Ford fixed it. |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | When I was changing the oil and filter at home noticed the threaded shaft that the filter screws onto was itself loose and partially unscrewed from the block. I took it in to have it secured to factory specs. |
| 14000 mi | Transmission clunks under acceleration and provides little power to move the car. Followed TSB 07-21-11 for codes and replaced turbine shaft speed sensor and engine speed sensor. |
| 14200 mi | Cars rolls back on incline. Dealer performed TSB 08-01-08, PCM recalibration, at my insistence. Slight improvement. |
| 19000 mi | went to pick up at dealer started up car engine souding like diesel engine. left car at dealers went home |
| 22300 mi | bang in transmission tsb |
| 93620 mi C $112 |
Inspection during oil change revealed coolant loss linked to a failing water pump. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 137000 mi US $38 |
Replace serpentine belt |
| 151000 mi US $1400 |
water pump failed |
| 152000 mi US $185 |
Y pipe |
| 167000 mi US $300 |
Flex pipe replacement |
| 96500 mi US $250 |
Throttle Position Sensors A&B reported faulty logic. TPS and throttle body replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $275 |
Needed a full tune-up; was 'jerking' and hesitating especially on an incline. Spark plugs, spark plug boots, air filter, upper plenum gaskets (because intake removed to access plugs). |
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