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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%)

Chart based on 125 repairs.
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2013 Ford Taurus engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

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

58000 mi Fuel Pump Control Module failed. Recalled issued August 22,2016, didn't receive notice till after repair. 
37000 mi

US $240
Stalled out and would not start. Had to be towed to dealer. Fuel control module bad. There was a recall but it wasn’t covered under the recall. 
95564 mi

US $100
Coolant was leaking from failing water pump. Dealership replaced the water pump. 
52000 mi

US $42
Loose under-carriage shield braket 
53000 mi Oil leak noticed under the motor when I removed the plastic cover underneath engine. Turbo pipe oil leak fixed under powertrain warranty . 
17600 mi Fuel pump gasket replaced (Ford recall). 
23000 mi Hairline crack in fuel tank. 
19800 mi LPFP, fuel, control module, battery. 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

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

95000 mi

US $287
A fuel relay connected to the fuel computer under the rear seat cushion failed 
100000 mi

US $500
Fuel Pump Driver Module 
100400 mi

US $510
Fuel Pump and Fuel Pump Harness Failed. Previous shop did not fix the repair correctly which caused this problem. 

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2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

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

91000 mi

US $450
Replaced O2 sensor 
86000 mi

US $600
#2 cylinder fuel injector failed. Replaced. 
88000 mi

US $500
water pump replaced (and timing chains and guides). 
120000 mi

US $2500
Water pump and timing chain broke. This is an interference engine so caused damage to camshaft and pistons requiring a complete engine change. Very bad design on Ford's part. 
52000 mi When I picked the car up the engine light came on and I immediately returned to the dealership. The O2 sensor was diagnosed as bad and replaced.  
60700 mi

US $100
Radiator cooling fans made creaky noises. 
90000 mi

US $100
Internal water pump failed 
95000 mi

US $100
Transmission mount replaced 
50000 mi

US $25
Engine pinging under acceleration - caused by dirty mass air flow sensor. 
89000 mi

US $2200
water pump as replaced. the water pump is internal to engine. includes replacement of timing belt. 
39000 mi

US $100
Slow coolant leak from bottom right seam of radiator. Radiator replaced. Right front hydraulic motor mount replaced. 

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