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2006 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (2%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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2006 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

95000 mi

US $95
Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) failed causing stalling during driving and warm up. Two repair shops could not figure it out. I read other examples on this site and purchased the part and replaced it in 15 minutes. Runs perfectly now 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

63000 mi
ABS module insufficient voltage 

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2006 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Puerto Rico
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2009

US $290
Alternator (Includes Parts and Labor) 
Jan 2010

66388 mi

US $2153
Transmission Replace Converter, Drum Forward, Drum 4th Gear, Sun Gear, Bell??, Kit, Problem: Stuck in Neutral 
Sep 2012

97000 mi

US $700
2nd Gear Hard Shifting. Valve Body (replaced with oversized valve kit). Forward Spring Wave, Oil Filter (just for precautions). shaft caps, gasket. 
Apr 2015

127500 mi

US $300
Cooling System. Oil Cooler damaged. Replacement of Radiator, Radiator Coolan Dispenser and Thermostat. 
Sep 2015

133000 mi

US $246
Water Pump and Thermostat replacement 
Dec 2015

136000 mi

US $220
Change of Pads (front and rear), cylinders, rotor 
Jul 2016

143500 mi

US $256
Charging System failure 
Sep 2016

146000 mi

US $150
Check Charging System light activated Take to shop to check charging system Battery defective (operating on reserve charge) Replaced battery with a new one 
Mar 2017

156000 mi

US $1010
Timing chain housing with corrosion. Water leaked into the engine and mixed with the oil. Timing chain housing was changed along with the timing chain.  The radiator was replaced under warranty since it was recently replaced. 
Oct 2017

172000 mi

US $750
Rear struts replacement Steering pump replacement Radiator Replacement. 
Nov 2017

158 mi

US $200
Replacement and one engine support bracket Link Kit Replacement 
Dec 2017

159000 mi

US $120
Damage driver power window motor. Replace with a new one from Ford, genuine part. 
Ford Taurus in District of Columbia, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012

89000 mi

US $400
3rd starter for this taurus I have bought fords since 1969(total of 8) and i have had 4 tauruses and this taurus is the ONLY one . ford told me tough luck, no more ford for me 
Jul 2013

95500 mi

US $200
cel light transmission jerks and lurches. dealer reprogrammed 
Sep 2013

98000 mi

US $190
transmission jerking replaced digital position senser (prnd senser switch) 2nd time 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2011 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011

81000 mi

US $600
Replaced fuel pump..car would not start...bad pump from previous repair 
Apr 2012

82200 mi

US $445
Codes: cam shaft synchronizer; other issues 
Jul 2012

83200 mi

US $770
Ignition codes: Cam shaft synchronizer again. rotors. 
Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

88100 mi

US $193
Leak in one of the brake lines. The other brake line was showing signs of corosion. Both brake lines were replaced. 
Apr 2017

144000 mi

US $175
Needed a new serpentine belt and new tensioner. 
Ford Taurus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2016
Dec 2009

53000 mi

US $200
Ball joints 
Sep 2013

125000 mi
Ball joints Brake caliper 
Oct 2015

151200 mi

US $75
A/C clutch replaced, a/c clutch only part 
Jul 2016

170000 mi
Engine quit pumping oil, no low oil pressure lights or message. Spun main bearings car is done... 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

77000 mi

US $160
FRont brakes inclding rotors , calipers and pads 
Ford Taurus in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2012 - May 2013
Nov 2012

110100 mi

C $220
The original alternator stop working and was replaced by a generic one /not a Ford original generator/. 
May 2013

119040 mi

C $200
Change flexible exhaust part 
Ford Taurus in Maine, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

66000 mi

US $240
Check Engine light illuminated. Replaced gas vapor sensor 
Ford Taurus in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

82460 mi

C $420
Left front door glass came out of its track and would not raise properly. Regulator replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

89000 mi

US $125
Replaced starter motor 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

77000 mi

US $31
power steering leak from high pressure line. needed new o ring 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
- Dec 2008
Nov 2007

25000 mi

US $10
Replaced broken door reflector 
Jun 2008

34000 mi
Fan Blower Resistors burned out. Fan worked on High only. Warranty Repair 
Jul 2008

34000 mi
Engine Stalls, Raw Gas Smell on Hot Start, Uneven Idle, Gas Mileage down to ~13MPG from ~18-20MPG when new. Ford Engine Diag, no codes, no TSBs and no Fix :-( Unless CEL comes on Ford won't tshoot. Probably will sell vehicle. 
Aug 2008

34330 mi

US $345
EGR valve replaced by independent garage for gas mileage problem. Does not fix engine. 
Dec 2008

38509 mi

US $224
Replace Upper manifold O-rings for gas mileage problem. Does not fix engine. 

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2005 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford Taurus in Idaho, United States
Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Oct 2016

275000 mi

US $1600
Ac compressor clutch failed 

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2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013

83900 mi

US $550
Initially, replaced EGR valve for issue with car engine dying during idling. Ended with replacement of fuel filter. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

99000 mi

US $2000
Transmission blew out. 
Ford Taurus in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2013 - Oct 2016
Jan 2014

73160 mi

C $60
leaking power steering 
Oct 2014

75740 mi

C $385
Gas tank & straps were changed along with the fuel filter 
Nov 2015

79980 mi

C $210
Two oxygen sensors were replaced. 
May 2016

81000 mi

C $146
Rear shocks were changed muffler changed 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

43000 mi

US $85
Replaced rear wiper motor. 

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2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Oct 2010 - Oct 2014
Sep 2011

65000 mi

US $275
Replace alternator A/C compressor clutch replaced. 
Mar 2012

69000 mi

US $100
Intermittant high idle, unintended acceleration. Replaced idle air control (IAC) assy. Motorcraft part was required - knockoff part didn't work new out of box. 
Aug 2012

73100 mi

US $300
Lowered ride height (a common posture for Tauruses) and bouncier ride. Replaced struts. 
Ford Taurus in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

80252 mi
Bad a/c clutch coil, replaced a/c compressor /clutch assy. Found out a/c coil was not pulling clutch plate in after it got warmed up. Sent to dealer to have a/c compressor and clutch assy, changed, cost 1080.00. Just bought car as is from used car lot, after 20 minutes the a/c compressor does not recycle back on, the low press s/w is good, suspect may be overserviced with refridgerant, waiting for some gauges to ck hi side. any ideas from others. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011

77000 mi

US $300
Loss of power. Battery replaced. Changed out alternator.  
Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
May 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

86800 mi

C $100
We bypassed the AC because the compressor seized and the serpentine belt broke. Car overheated. Repair would have cost over 1000.00 which we did not have. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2011

80700 mi

US $739
The hose for the washer fluid was somehow cut under the hood since I had bought the car. I had it replaced. 
Jul 2012

95000 mi

US $48
Check engine light was on. Mechanic reset the computer, light went out. 
Dec 2012

98000 mi

US $40
Reset computer for check engine light. 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

114000 mi

US $500
Failed Brakes. Replaced leaking master cylinder with new unit Replaced both steel brake lines to rear wheel junction box as old brake lines were rusted out, in particular where the plastic sleeve accelerated the corrosion. Working good now. 
Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2010

83000 mi
Intermittent problem, seemingly only in warm weather, when the car jerks and won't accelerate similar to having bad gas. Questionable problem with fuel pump or filter. Opted to drive until it HAS to be fixed. 
Mar 2012

112000 mi
Ball joints had play, causing vibrations in steering when driving, uneven wear on tires. 
Jul 2012

116700 mi

US $350
Problems every summer for 3 yrs. When hot, engine started skipping. Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, all separate trips. This time replaced ignition coil and Fuel regulator. No problems since. 
Mar 2013

133000 mi

US $700
Power steering fluid leaking. No problems with driving at time of repair. Squealing noticed on start-up. Replaced Master cylinder, camshaft synchronizer and serpentine belt tensioner. 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

131000 mi

US $100
Manifold repair. Vacuum leak, decided not to fix. Replace heater hose 
Apr 2013

155000 mi

US $250
Catalyst Converters Replace Vacuum Leakage Continuing vacuum leak, replace intake Manifold 
Jul 2013

160000 mi

US $2300
Replaced Upper And Lower Tire Rod Ends, all Struts, Front Brakes & rotors, Four Wheel Alignment, And Tires. Front Driver Wheel Bearing Problem Caused By Repair Shop. 
Jan 2014

168000 mi

US $145
Repair performed on January 24, 2014 Car not heating. Heater core very dirty. 1. Flushed Heater 2. Reverse Flushed Heater Several Times 
Jan 2015

155500 mi

US $350
water pump replacement. Valve cover gaskets replacement 
Mar 2015

188000 mi

US $45
Replaced cracked coolant reservoir. Repaired loosened heat shield over exhaust system. Rivets broken. Tapped new holes & reattached the shield. 
Apr 2016

204000 mi

US $120
Lower balljoints worn. Replaced both. 
May 2016

205000 mi

US $120
Replace transmission mount 
Jun 2016

206000 mi

US $250
All components of rear brakes system totally gone. Had to replace entire rest breaking system. Eight inch hole in floor board under driver for. Inserted and sealed a 12X12 18 gauge steel sheet under carpet. 
Oct 2016

210500 mi

US $195
Replaced starter Assembly. Oil filter wasn't securely tightened by Uncle Ed's Oil Change on June 2016 visit. Oil dropped onto starter and believed to be cause of failure. 
Apr 2017

217000 mi

US $31
Serpentine belt is squealing and responds to applied belt conditioner when spraying near the water pump. Water pump was replaced in January 2015. Removal of the belt reveals the power steering pump''s pulley is critically loose. Nothing done about it yet. With the exception of the noise, the vehicle is otherwise operating perfectly. 
Sep 2017

225611 mi

US $120
Getting check engine light with code P0007. Replaced faulty O2 Sensor. 
Mar 2018

230000 mi

US $25
The front driver side abs sensor faulty. Ask the mechanic to disconnect it until I can purchase a replacement sensor. The front floor boards on both side have rusted thru with 18x8 holes. Purchased several 12x12 inch metal plates and glued them in old below the carpet for temporary support. 
Jun 2018

231358 mi

US $460
Radiator developed a leak from rust. Replaced radiator. Exhaust flex pipe broken 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2008 - Dec 2012
Jul 2008

47000 mi
none yet although front speaker is blown 
Sep 2009

67000 mi

US $198
Alternator, fitted myself. Bought one with lifetime warranty. Changed battery at same time but at 67000 thats considered maintenance 
Jun 2011

103000 mi

US $750
Air conditioning compressor replacement and recharge 
Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2016
Mar 2010  
Mar 2014

72000 mi

US $850
Found a constant/slow disappearance of brake fluid in the master cylinder over a 5 week period. THey discovered a corroided leaking brake line under the body and had to change the brake tubing to the rear wheel assembly. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Oct 2015
Jan 2012

159000 mi

US $440
The front catalytic converter was replaced. 
Jun 2013

177000 mi

US $697
The camshaft and crankshaft sensors were replaced and the engine was tuned. 
Sep 2013

181000 mi

US $333
The coolant reservoir (plastic) was leaking. The ignition sensor showed "near failure" on the computer. 
Dec 2013

183000 mi

US $401
I had to replace the starter. 
Oct 2014

192700 mi

US $280
The trans was shifting roughly with intermittent hesitations. 
Jul 2015

201700 mi

US $338
A major hose (tubing) sprang a leak - the entire part was replaced. The fluid pump is OK. 
Oct 2015

205000 mi

US $143
Serpentine belt replaced 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Jan 2012
Feb 2010

88000 mi
Transmission replacement Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed valve body replacement. Currently testing.... 
Aug 2010

95000 mi

US $150
Hard shift 1-2. Performed transmission flush & filter change. 
Dec 2010

97000 mi

US $300
Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission fluid flush and replaced the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) to no avail. Problem persists. 
Mar 2011

100000 mi
Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission cooler installation. Problem persists. 
Apr 2011

100000 mi

US $50
Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed 1-2 shift solenoid replacement. Problem persists. 
Jun 2011

102000 mi

US $50
1-2 bang shift when warm caused by worn transmission valve body. Valve body replaced and car is running fine now. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2011

81000 mi

US $240
Radiator leak replaced 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
Feb 2012

126000 mi

US $120
Rear struts were shot (original), replaced. 
Jul 2015

164300 mi

US $60
The compressor was not kicking on, even if switch was jumpered. Replaced the 4-Wire Binary Switch. It is positioned near the exhaust so bears a lot of heat. New Part covered in protective heat shield fabric to prevent future failures. 
Jan 2016

160000 mi

US $340
Front Ball Joints worn out - noticed when mechanic attempted 4-wheel alignment upon installation of four new tires. 
Jan 2017

169500 mi

US $80
Both the idler and tensioner pulleys were worn (bearings). Replaced both pulleys and the serpentine belt. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
- Dec 2008
Dec 2008

44000 mi

US $140
Replaced a seized driver's door latch mechanism- had ceased to function due to exposure to the extremely cold outdoor temperatures. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Nov 2018
Jun 2015

50000 mi

US $20
BELT IDLER PULLEY was noisy. Replaced serpentine belt as well, just "because". 
Oct 2015

54700 mi
"Check Engine" code P0301. I replaced spark plugs. Also battery had a sudden failure and may have cused the error code. 
Dec 2015

58000 mi

US $700
Replaced rear wheel cylinders, rear brake valve, power bleed system, clean & adjust rear brakes 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

80000 mi

US $320
A/C compressor begain to fail- had to repair it. Bought a new one for around $230 on ebay and had my friend replace my old one for around $60. Took 2 hours. New a/c coolant also had to be purchased, as new compressor did not come with any. 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

150000 mi
Transmission was slipping slightly. I added half a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix and that cured the symptoms we were experiencing with the vehicle. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

122000 mi

US $40
replaced defective coil pack 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

208000 mi
I am the second owner on my Taurus. It was originally a fleet vehicle driven by a relative who purchased it when the corporate lease was up. He has fixed the A/C twice, I'm reluctant to fix it based on estimates I've received and the blue book value of the car. 
Ford Taurus in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015

81000 mi

US $5
Heat shield over catalytic converter loose. One new screw fixed the problem. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012

40000 mi

US $850
The splines stripped out on the torque converter Replaced converter and then had to have a fluid leak fixed. 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014

95300 mi

US $471
Leak in brake line. Had brake lines replaced. 
May 2014

96100 mi

US $130
replaced creaked ignition coil 
Nov 2014

99300 mi

US $400
Cracked power steering pump leaking fluid. Replaced pump Cracked intake gasket. Replaced gasket 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

91000 mi

US $240
After car heated up, a/c would stop working. Replaced compressor coil. 
Jun 2018

131000 mi

US $150
Exhaust fell off at the header, at the flex connection. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

142000 mi

US $400
Wiring harness needed significant repair. Local shop repaired the issue. 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

191000 mi
Transmission slipping. 
Ford Taurus in Kansas, United States
Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014

131000 mi

US $150
Starter went bad. Weak cranking until it finally wouldn't turn over at all. Had car towed to my house where I replaced the starter. 
Apr 2014

132000 mi

US $30
Changed spark plugs after random misfire code 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

65000 mi

US $1261
Replaced catalyitic converters, oxygen sensors, coil pack, spark plugs, wires, 2 front tires, air filter and belt 

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2005 Ford Taurus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2011

54000 mi

US $54000
steering pump replaced and drums 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

84000 mi
Ball joints were split 
Ford Taurus in North Dakota, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Nov 2011

63000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear coil springs worn out and sagging. Replaced with cargo coil springs. 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010

214000 mi
215K mi but issues w/electrical wiring in steering wheel/ dashboard. Display constantly wrongly indicates driver and front passenger doors are ajar (blocks mileage from displaying), gas gauge malfunctions, sta. wagon door lock is off & on  
Oct 2010

220000 mi

US $450
2nd alternator replacement 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

130000 mi

US $800
Catalytic converter 
Ford Taurus in Nevada, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2013

79000 mi
I went in to have the air conditioner recharged and after 4 times they said they needed to find the leak and took the dash apart. They were not able to find the problem and did a poor job of putting everything back. New shop next spring. 
Apr 2014

91000 mi

US $528
Replaced compressor and a hose 
Ford Taurus in Utah, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2016
Sep 2013

82000 mi

US $106
Cold snap killed battery. Replaced battery. 
May 2014

89400 mi

US $55
Had to change out spoiler-mounted LED brake light for $50 from junk yard. Had to get a used one as new one from dealer was $375. 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

154000 mi
Starter was replaced 
Ford Taurus in Colorado, United States
Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
Nov 2014

73500 mi

US $509
Replaced both lower ball joints. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

140900 mi

C $525
REPLACED STARTER 
Oct 2013

144020 mi

C $625
BROKEN SEAL NEEDED REPLACING AND RECHARGING 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010

104000 mi
Long Crank time - Intermittent. Fuel pump failing. 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Apr 2007 - Apr 2016
Sep 2007

47007 mi

US $54
Replaced factory original battery 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
- Feb 2009
Jan 2006

35000 mi
Transmission repair under warranty 
Jan 2008

60000 mi

US $100
Coolant system hose connection burst. 
Feb 2009

75500 mi

US $17
Change spark plugs due to misfire on cylinder 4. First spark plug change since car manufacture, removed original Motorcraft Platinum plugs. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Feb 2022
Jul 2016

134000 mi

US $80
I've had a mysterious misfire that did not trigger the MIL or a generate a code. I paid the dealer for a diagnostic in the hope they could pin point the problem. The dealer quoted the service manual almost word for word stating I needed to replace the fuel rail pressure sensor, EGR control valve, #1 coil and spark plug, clean and service the throttle body, and then have the car retested to see if the problem had been repaired. I did the repairs myself but replaced all three rear bank coils as it requires removing the intake manifold to perform the repair. Also cleaned injectors and replaced fuel filter. Problem remained. 
Jun 2017

134000 mi
Lived with the misfire issue for several months with no change in problem. After several months decided to revisit the issue. Followed service manual and tested several of the 23 feedback type sensors, none failed. Out of frustration decided to replace fuel injectors. Problem remained. Checked for vacuum leaks and found EGR vacuum sensor with both vacuum lines broken off. Replaced vacuum sensor, no change. Replaced IAC with no change. Replaced TPS with no improvement. Finally decided to replace the other three ignition coils (cyl 4, 5, 6). Problem solved. (Stored misfire data indicated coil #5 had misfired a number of times but was below the trigger threshold for a misfire system code.) Also found the large vacuum line from EGR to EGR control solenoid had a crack at one of the bends. It is covered by a corrugated plastic tubing so had to remove it to check the condition. Engine runs great but gas millage is lower than expected. Planned but have no executed a check of the vacuum lines for the vapor recovery system. I could not locate the system as the service manual showed it in the old location (attached to the gas tank. Ford moved it to the area next to the exhaust pipe exit at the back of the car.) Fixed vacuum lines for vapor recovery system. I used the VECI emissions label in the engine compartment to trace the routing of all the vacuum lines that are associated with emissions. (I believe there are seven or eight separate lines.) It looks simple but several components and the vacuum line that is attached to them are buried behind or under the intake manifold or are attached to the firewall behind the rear bank of cylinders. The faulty component I mentioned in an earlier entry is the EGR backpressure sensor. The barbed connectors that are part of the sensor were broken at the attachment point and appeared intact until I tried to remove the vacuum line. I had to replace the sensor in order to attach new vacuum lines. The sensor costs $70.00 and access requires removal of either the upper intake manifold or the throttle body. I also found a large hole in vacuum line leading to the EMEV (canister purge valve) This line is covered in corrugated tubing which makes it difficult to inspect. Several of the vacuum lines connect using a quick connect type connector. I couldn’t get the connector to release so I ended up cutting the tubing that attaches to the connector and then attached a new piece of vacuum line to the connector. I didn’t inspect the vacuum line going to the vapor recovery canister to the purge valve. It took me over sixteen hours to find and repair the vacuum lines. The new bulk vacuum line was free because the parts place didn’t have the correct size but had a size that is very close. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

111000 mi

US $300
New battery & new starter. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015

89000 mi
Interior molding around door just fell off. Large plastic support struts. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
Jun 2015

111000 mi

US $130
Replaced battery 
Oct 2015

114000 mi

US $100
Mechanics recommended replacing strut bearings, struts, and tie-rod boot. Repairs were declined. Starter motor would crank, but engine would not fire after several attempts. Engine ran rough. Engine stalled once. Problem seemed to fix itself. Diagnosed as failing fuel pump. Repair declined. 
Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2017
Jul 2009

77000 mi

US $150
AC solenoid 
Nov 2009

80000 mi

US $250
power steering pump was replaced. old one leaked from several places 
Mar 2010

84000 mi
Power steering pump. It worked but was leaking from seals. We tried quick fixes but they didn't solve the problem. 
Aug 2012

107300 mi

US $2300
transmission failed, rebuilt 
Sep 2015

133000 mi

US $150
cruise control cable 
Oct 2017

152000 mi

US $200
Needed a tune up, and belts. was misfiring on #6. Would have been all plugs and coils. 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Mar 2015
Jul 2012

125000 mi

US $50
Sway bar endlinks rusted out, broke. 
Oct 2013

156700 mi

US $364
Left lower ball joint replacement 
Feb 2014

165000 mi

US $385
Camshaft syncronizer and sensor failure. Part began making 'chirping' noise; common sign of failure on Ford OHV 3.0. Replaced unit with one from Napa, installed by dealer. 
Mar 2014

167000 mi

US $417
Noticed a noise coming from the front end. Passenger side balljoint replaced. 
Nov 2014

180000 mi

US $350
Passenger front wheel bearing was replaced due to noise. 
Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2018
Aug 2011

82700 mi

US $771
Air conditioner compressor was replaced along with accumulated/dryer. 
May 2012

89300 mi

US $63
Replaced ignition coil pack. Codes and check engine light went off and passed inspection 
Nov 2017

110000 mi

US $140
alternator 
Jul 2018

112000 mi

US $150
Spings were broken for a long time. Finely replaced the myself. 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2017
May 2012

176800 mi

US $1400
replace camshaft position sensor Replaced all 4 struts 
Apr 2017

225000 mi

US $100
Yearly state sticker inspection. Failed, check engine light on. Not repairable 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2009
Jul 2009

104125 mi

US $545
AC manifold went bad, AC blowing warm air. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
- Apr 2009
Feb 2007

58914 mi

US $497
replaced oxygen sensor (267.00); replaced windshield washer hose (51.00); replaced DPFE sensor (179.00) 
Mar 2007

59500 mi

US $64
replaced EGR vacuum regulator 
Jun 2008

64354 mi

US $99
replaced front stabilizer bar end links 
Sep 2008

65209 mi

US $220
replaced right output transmission shaft seal 
Apr 2009

66867 mi

US $55
replaced oil pan drain plug (9.15), rear brakes required adjustment and cleaning (45.48) 
Ford Taurus in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

107000 mi

US $705
fuel pump replaced 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2017
Jan 2015

US $350
It making a strange noise and it was diagnosed and repaired. 
Jan 2016

120200 mi

US $1000
Oil pan gasket, water pump and valve cover gaskets 
Mar 2016

136000 mi
Thermostat replaced 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

145000 mi

US $220
Broken shift lever Needed tow to shop With the $70 tow bill was about $220 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2009 - Aug 2014
Mar 2010

35000 mi

US $150
Heater Blower Motor Blown 
Jul 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

90000 mi

US $1913
The transmission "dropped" at an intersection. The transmission had to be rebuilt. 
Mar 2014

108000 mi

US $1000
Car would not start. Replaced battery, alternator and starter 
Aug 2014

112000 mi
The transmission was acting up again and we decided to get another vehicle. 
Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Jul 2018

83700 mi

C $500
Front strut and spring assemblies replaced. One spring was broken. Included allignment. 
Aug 2018

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. 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Aug 2019
Mar 2014

145000 mi

US $55
Replaced ignition coil pack. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Sep 2016

172000 mi

US $43
Transmission was slipping (almost like throwing the car into neutral) from 1 to 2nd gear. Replaced Vehicle Speed Sensor located on top of the transmission. 
Dec 2016

175000 mi

US $45
Front sway bar end links that I had previously replaced failed after 50K miles and were causing excessive noise. 
May 2017

180000 mi

US $110
Replaced broken AC clutch. Did not have to recharge since I didn't remove the compressor. 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. 
Jul 2017

181437 mi
Transmission was slipping again (almost like throwing the car into neutral) from 1 to 2nd gear. I had replaced Vehicle Speed Sensor previously but apparently this one went bad after about 10K miles. It is located on top of the transmission. NAPA warrantied the part. Been fine since replacement again the second time. Part is not expensive but it is a real pain to replace. 
Mar 2018

188000 mi

US $225
Replaced rear struts and sway bar end links. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2014
Feb 2009

49000 mi
Total transmission failure. 
Jun 2010

58000 mi

US $50
Hood latch would not engage completely. Only secondary latch worked 
Nov 2012

76800 mi

US $100
Replaced original Motorcraft battery. 
Dec 2012

78000 mi

US $400
Car surging and stalling. Replaced numerous emission hoses 
May 2013

81000 mi

US $250
Engine stalling and surging. Replaced hoses and air control valve 
Sep 2013

93000 mi

US $200
AC cmpressor seized up. Replaced witha pulley 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Jan 2012 - Nov 2015
Jul 2012

156300 mi

US $1000
Replaced worn tie rods after purchase of new tires. I was told about the problem a while ago, but I decided to wait until I really needed to have them replaced. Leak in AC hose resulting in poor AC performance. Repair quote was over a thousand dollars, I decided to live with it. 
Sep 2012

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. 
Jun 2013

162000 mi
Misfire in one cylinder. Replaced spark plugs, wires, and coil pack. 
Oct 2014

166200 mi

US $150
Replaced ignition coil. 
Nov 2015

170000 mi
Engine leaking oil from seals. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

108000 mi

US $230
Fuel pump failed. Located in gas tank, which made the repair difficult and time consuming. 
Ford Taurus in Utah, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2012
Jul 2009

82000 mi

US $300
oxygen sensor went out at 60.000 miles 
Dec 2009

86000 mi

US $340
rear sway bar broke, replaced it. Did a brake power flush. Was told I might need to replace rear struts. 
Nov 2012

129200 mi

US $500
Throttle, timing related 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011

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  
Ford Taurus in Arizona, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012

200800 mi

US $179
Engine missfire. replaced ign wires. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2014
Jan 2014

147300 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. 
Jun 2014

161000 mi

US $90
Intermittent miss had fuel injectors cleaned solved issue 
Aug 2014

162500 mi

US $100
Removed injectors had cleaned reinstalled ran great 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2013
Jul 2012

113300 mi

US $1000
New Compressor 
Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

145000 mi

US $750
Condensor Replacement & recharge system 
Jun 2018

184000 mi

US $410
Front passenger strut broke (actual strut shaft) mount ok 
Ford Taurus in Nova Scotia, Canada
May 2015 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015

87340 mi

C $28
temperature blend door not operating 
Nov 2015

99200 mi

C $87
auto climate door heat/ac not working, now blower motor shorted out. Now have new one to install. Will be going to salvage yard for actuater moduals etc. 
May 2016

76080 mi

C $115
steering rack failure. bought good used from salvage rnyard. did work myself & did not drop y-pipe to it! 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Jun 2016 - Nov 2017
Jul 2016

112000 mi

US $800
Coil pack went, hard misfire while idling and under hard acceleration. Coil pack replaced along with plugs and wires. 
Oct 2016

115100 mi

US $800
Ball joints (front),  thermostat, coolant temp sensor, power steering flush 
Feb 2017

120479 mi

US $350
Accessory drive belt, tensioner, and pulley Replaced PCV Valve 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
- Sep 2009
Jul 2009

134540 mi

C $200
Changed both front bearings 
Sep 2009

136400 mi

C $400
Changed oxygen sensor, changed air flow manifold gaskets 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

139000 mi

US $780
Torque converter failure. Replaced part & serviced transmission. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2008 - Sep 2013
Sep 2008

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 
Apr 2010

148800 mi

C $900
Noise when turning. Shop determined it needed to replace the power steering pump. Shop suggested steering rack needs replacing. Car has been fine w/out this repair so far. 
May 2010

149800 mi

C $480
Replaced lower front ball joint. Trip included power steering flush and re-alignment. 
Jun 2010

150040 mi

C $1200
Replacement of steering rack 
Sep 2010

155000 mi

C $400
replaced front passenger side bearing 
Aug 2011

173600 mi

C $300
replaced collapsed air pollution hose and idle regulator 
Nov 2011

176980 mi

C $900
Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Second time done on this vehicle. First time was a year ago. 
Dec 2011

177940 mi
Mechanic ran a diagnostic as car was not firing on all cylinders. He recommends replacement of plugs and wires. 
Feb 2012

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. 
Jul 2012

186620 mi

C $350
Interior trim on passenger door re-glued to door. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Jul 2013

193440 mi

C $568
car broke down on highway had to be towed. Replaced water pump and belt. 
Aug 2013

193440 mi

C $490
power steering fluid leak. Replaced hose, flushed system, filled system. Hose cost was $260. No aftermarket part available, had to order from Ford. Took several days to get the part. 
Sep 2013

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 
Ford Taurus in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2010 - May 2013
Dec 2012

66960 mi

C $500
CV joint replacement 

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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Missouri, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

145000 mi
The CV Joint came apart and tore up front end. 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
Aug 2010

140000 mi

US $350
Starter went out. Shop replaced starter and had to replace it again within one week, bad from supplier. 
Jan 2011

150300 mi

US $1700
Smell of radiator fluid inside vehicle. Water on floor on passenger side, not associated with radiator. 
Oct 2011

170000 mi

US $570
Starting car was labored and failed on one occasion. Battery and alternator checked out OK at parts store test. Starter replaced. 
Feb 2015

256000 mi

US $550
Car was missing badly. Replaced spark plugs and wires. Also replaced the coil/distributer. 
Mar 2015

256000 mi

US $900
Replaced: Alternator,  Surpentine Tensioner and idle pulleys, water pump, timing cover. 
May 2015

261000 mi

US $1560
#3 cylinder intake valve spring broke, causing bent valve and spring replacement. 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

91000 mi

US $780
Water leak, in trunk lid mounted brake light, which was never connected during mfg. according to repair shop. Air conditioning was also checked as source of leak and from below chassis as well with sprinkler. 
Ford Taurus in Colorado, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

140000 mi

US $453
Starter was replaced. Oil and filter change, tire rotation. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2013
May 2008

61000 mi

US $350
New Starter. 
Apr 2012

94000 mi

US $1229
Alternator replaced. Approx: $600. Synchronizer and sensor assembly replaced. Approx: 600 
Jul 2012

94200 mi

US $973
Car would not start. Replaced Fuel Pump. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Apr 2009

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. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

145000 mi
Car began running roughly. The shop determined a cracked head. I elected not to repair. 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
May 2012

85500 mi

US $1500
shaft sheared in torque convertor 
Dec 2015

90000 mi

US $2530
torque converter 
Jan 2016

US $500
alternator replaced 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

126000 mi

US $100
Water leaking into trunk during rain. Replaced trunk seal, seems to have stopped. 
May 2010

130000 mi

US $501
Alternator had to be replaced. 
Jul 2010

130000 mi

US $460
Replaced worn inner tie rods 
Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013

US $600
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. Going to have the rust removed from both wheel wells, rear driver and passenger sides. The starter had to be replaced. 
Mar 2013

75000 mi

US $202
The sway bar was lose in the trunk area. 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2017
Oct 2013

85300 mi
Car had faulty alternator. Replaced by dealer. 
Sep 2014

99000 mi

US $275
Starter failed. Replaced starter 
Jan 2016

92700 mi

US $185
Check engine light. Misfire code. Replaced sparkplugs & tuned up. 
Jun 2016

123000 mi

US $750
Struts replaced 
Nov 2016

134300 mi

US $350
Starter went bad. Replaced starter. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

151000 mi
Divers side output shaft/CV axle seal. 
Jun 2015

176000 mi

US $86
Right front wheel bearing, hub replaced part warranteed. 
Nov 2015

177000 mi

US $260
Right side inner tierod. 
Sep 2017

190000 mi

US $200
Right front hub again. Got the first two from O'Reilly's. This last one from Napa. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015

US $80
car ran but at stop sign car would stall, idled badly, replaced Air intake control and cracked ignition coil assembly. 
Apr 2015

152000 mi

US $350
The car computer ECU $279. No windows working, no radio, no power door locks and power trunk. The car would start but no directional lights. Finally car would not start.  
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

96000 mi

US $300
Door ajar switch said the door was always open 
Sep 2016

105000 mi

US $100
Brake switch went out 
Jan 2018

110000 mi

US $89
Dipstick washer replaced 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
- Nov 2008
Aug 2007

52476 mi
A/C not cold - found suction line was leaking from the o-ring seal - covered under parts warranty from previous attempt to fix this on 6/26/07 
Jan 2008

55062 mi

US $65
Check Engine Light - Replaced Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor - Extended Warranty 
Feb 2008

55279 mi
Rust Repair on left rear quarter panel - covered by Rust Proofing Warranty 
Oct 2008

60209 mi

US $363
Washer fluid lines rotted, driver's side nozzle not spraying correctly - line and nozzle replaced Passenger side tires losing air - resealed both tires **Cost includes additional routine maintenance 
Nov 2008

60276 mi

US $148
Fuel tank leaking - new fuel tank installed - Extended Warranty 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2015
Jun 2015

111000 mi

US $285
Broken front driver spring. Replaced spring/shock as assembly. Replaced worn dogbone swaybar link. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Oct 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

111000 mi
Hood didn't latch. Disassembled, cleaned latch mechanism, adjusted mechanism higher when installed to fix problem. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2015
Nov 2012

171300 mi
Replaced battery. 
Mar 2014

191000 mi

US $50
vacuum leak 
Jul 2015

201700 mi

US $85
Master cylinder was kaput! 
Ford Taurus in Nevada, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014

98300 mi
Fuel pump went out 
Ford Taurus in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
Oct 2012

97000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator 
Nov 2012

97800 mi

US $280
new master cylinder, new rear brake cylinders 
Apr 2013

102500 mi
minor antifreeze leak. Added radiator stop leak. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

106000 mi
Total transmission failure after service; was a gasket. Traded it in. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2015
Jun 2013

91000 mi

US $1080
Replaced the A/C compressor and associated parts. 

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2002 Ford Taurus

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Ford Taurus in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011

215000 mi

US $80
Tie rod replaced 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 severe undercarriage rust engine broke 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

160000 mi
replaced 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

125000 mi

US $1050
Clutch on a/c compressor came loose. Replaced compressor with new factory unit and recharged a/c system. 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012

137000 mi

US $325
Upper radiator hose including the thermostat assembly failed and leaked coolant. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2017
Jan 2011

143000 mi

US $342
Rear vacuum manifold replaced and PCV 
Nov 2011

149000 mi

US $183
Part replaced coolant distribution and thermostat unit. Simply by age. 
Jul 2014

174300 mi

US $326
struts and coil springs 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

88000 mi

US $500
The ignition was replaced. The interior fan motor was replaced. 
Jun 2016

95000 mi
Computer control module failed. I did not repair due to cost. I donated the car to a charity. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

159960 mi
Clutch fan on Air Conditioner ceasing removed AC and replaced with by pass pulley 
Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

97960 mi

C $800
Heater Core 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

92000 mi

US $500
Car had low coolant light come on...added coolant. A day later the light came back, car was low on coolant. Took car to dealer for pressure test, Lower rad. hose assembly was bad. Decided to replace most of the hoses due to age/milage. 
Nov 2010

124000 mi

US $50
Noticed unusual, uneven wear of the right front tire...upon examination, the inner tie rod end was found to have play in it. Replaced the Right Front Inner Tie Rod end. 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2014
Mar 2012

139000 mi

US $1900
dead transmission 
May 2013

151600 mi

US $400
Blown radiator 
Dec 2013

154000 mi

US $3000
starter. altermator, battery, power steering 
Jan 2014

148000 mi
Car junked. Bad ball joints! Began to all go bad. 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

100200 mi
Worn out.New bearings installed 101,000 miles the tie rod was worn and needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2014

101900 mi

US $30
Just a AC recharge. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2016
May 2012

58700 mi
Replaced both rear suspension springs. One spring had broken. 
Dec 2013

78000 mi

US $711
Right front coil spring broke and hooked inside of front tire, tearing the entire sidewall and ruining the tire. Replaced both front coil springs and tires. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $100
Oil pan gasket replaced 
Feb 2022

99000 mi

US $250
Fuel pump assembly replaced Replacement compressor condenser accumulator lines 
Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

108300 mi

US $904
Front Strut Spring Broke driver side. Both Rear strut springs also broken. Replaced all 4 struts, and replaced front brakes while at it, brakes were worn out. 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

85000 mi

US $500
alternator replaced 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
May 2017

147000 mi

US $46
A oxygen sensor was acting up and throwing an engine light. It was a rear sensor. But when had it checked out it seemed to be working fine and they could not duplicate the code. 
Ford Taurus in Missouri, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
Dec 2010

121000 mi

US $189
was tsb was unable toepair because it was on a saturday si i bought parts and will fix later myself 
Mar 2011

123000 mi

US $6230
Oil pan gasket leak  transmission gasket leak  dash lights replaced. 
Apr 2012

135000 mi

US $43500
lower ball joints and four wheel alignment 
Aug 2013

156700 mi

US $600
oil pan leaking 
Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2005 - Jul 2011
May 2005

40000 mi

US $160
Fuel pump went bad, gas leaked all over highway, causing local fire dept. to be called. Towed and repaired in small town, I was 300 miles from home 
Oct 2010

94000 mi

US $280
power steering pump leaking: replaced pump During this trip: mechanic broke A/C line and didn't notify shop owner, I noticed A/C not working when I left shop, repaired immediately: 2/4/2011: still not cooling properly 
Nov 2010

98000 mi

US $218
Replaced alternator(went bad), timing belt(as long as I had alternator off), and bad alternator 'pulley'  Engine started to misfire, did "check engine light" diagnosis, found back ignition coil, replaced coil 
Mar 2011

104000 mi
In Oct.2010, mechanic broke A/C line during power steering pump install. Didn't tell me until I drove off, A/C didn't work. Came back he fixed. March 2011, A/C didn't work. told 1/2 lb low on freon. 
Apr 2011

105000 mi

US $683
Worked fine 2 weeks, didn't work. told seal. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2014
May 2010

63350 mi

US $632
Both sides--lower ball joints. Both rear springs replaced. Front end alignment. 
Mar 2012

83000 mi

US $225
Replaced Right side front wheel bearing. Also replaced left side front wheel bearing. Replaced right and left sway bar link due to clunking front end noise when going over bumps. Also replace right side lower ball joint. 
Aug 2012

84000 mi

US $300
Sticking rear drum brakes. Replaced wheel cylinders and rear drum hardware. 
Jan 2013

85000 mi

US $160
Coil Spring broke and punctured tire. A common problem on 01-02 Tauruses. Ford just leaves the car owner out to dry. Coil Spring broke and punctured tire. A common problem on 01-02'taurus's. Ford just leaves the car owner out to dry. 
May 2013

85600 mi

US $180
Replaced both tranny oil cooler lines. 
Sep 2013

87000 mi

US $205
Replaced alternator 
May 2014

88000 mi
Rocker panels and frame were deteriorating from too many years in the northeast. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

247000 mi

US $800
I'm having major issues with the front end suspension it keeps eating the tires every 2 weeks 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2011
Jan 2011

131400 mi

US $160
The left front coil spring snapped and punctured the tire. Got a new strut assembly for $75 and had it installed for $45. New tire was $40. Total cost was $160. 
Mar 2011

137000 mi

US $25
The right tie rod end went bad in like march, got a replacement for like $25 and put it in myself. 
May 2011

137000 mi
Left front ABS sensor bad when sold. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010

108000 mi

US $60
cam shaft position sensor replaced, 2nd time in 3 years 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2021
Sep 2009

77000 mi

US $1290
Replaced cv boot. Oil pan gasket replaced to stop leak. Lower ball joints 
Dec 2009

80000 mi

US $500
Cam sensor & synronizer replaced. 
Jan 2010

82000 mi

US $280
Both inner tie rods replaced, and car aligned after replacement. I included the cost of the alignment because the car was aligned in September after the ball joints were replaced. 
Apr 2011

89000 mi

US $370
Front anti-sway bar replaced Leak on top of transmission. Would have drained transmission on a long trip. Discovered during routine fluid flush & replacement. 
Oct 2011

91000 mi
Oil leak. I thought it was the oil pan gasket. After investigating, the shop found that the drain plug was not installed tightly enough the last time the car had an oil change, and the resulting oil leak sprayed upward. 
Feb 2012

93000 mi

US $1160
Water pump replaced due to leak Timing chain cover gasket replaced. 
Mar 2012

93000 mi

US $194
dpfe sensor replaced 
Apr 2013

99000 mi

US $1618
Clutch bad; replaced compressor Motor mounts 
Oct 2013

105500 mi

US $487
EGR valve assembly, EGR sensor, & vacuum valve assembly were replaced 
Sep 2014

112000 mi

US $21
Broken windshield washer hose. 
Feb 2017

118000 mi

US $1345
replaced lower ball joints Engine mounts 
Jul 2018

122000 mi

US $450
Brakes shuddered whenever used 
Sep 2021

123000 mi

US $1300
Master brake cylinder, etc 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011

74880 mi

C $475
new gas tank (rusted out), $300. Washer fluid tank replaced, $100. Heater core back flush (no heat, clogged), $75. 
Jun 2011

77500 mi

C $450
New camshaft timer? Car was dying and jerking (known issue) new belt and new (not sure of name but part that the plug wires connect to) box, was cracked. New washer fluid lines to hood. All done at friend's shop for cost. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008

165000 mi

US $2100
AX4S Transaxle Overhaul 
May 2009

175000 mi

US $350
Alternator replacement, belt tensioner, idler pulley, serpentine belt 
Aug 2009

181000 mi

US $600
Lower ball joints worn Front strut/springs worn Front sway bar end links broken 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010

96100 mi

C $400
Drivers side front spring broke and ruptured tire. This is the second time a front spring has broken. Both times it happened backing out of garage. No longer feel the car is safe to drive and is being donated to Teen Challenge. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2016
Mar 2013

48000 mi

US $900
Broken rear spring--I have been told this is a common problem with this model and should probably be recalled. 
Jul 2013

48200 mi

US $700
New compressor, refrigerant leaked 
Mar 2014

50000 mi

US $220
replaced belt tensioner 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2002 - Jun 2018
Aug 2002 delivery date 
Dec 2003

30814 mi
replace blower motor (again) due to windshield leak 
Mar 2004

36994 mi
replaced fuel pump 
Feb 2005

61938 mi
repair convertor seal leak 
Sep 2005

74513 mi

C $241
replace rear sway bar links 
Dec 2005

80611 mi

C $567
replace water pump 
Dec 2006

102350 mi

C $208
replace right tie rod, alignment 
Jun 2007

114159 mi

C $1140
repair transmission pump seal leak 
Jul 2007

115928 mi

C $1656
replace front/rear struts, alignment 
Sep 2007

118079 mi

C $351
replace left tie rod 
Dec 2007

123988 mi

C $465
replace crank sensor 
Apr 2008

128196 mi
replaced ignition coil 
Aug 2008

131812 mi

C $625
replace A/C compressor 
Jan 2009

137330 mi

C $368
replace starter motor 
Mar 2009

139500 mi

C $822
replace upper intake manifold, thermostat (casting flaw in manifold caused a pinhole leak) 
Aug 2009

152520 mi

C $65
left front wheel out of camber alignment causing tire wear, alignment fixed problem 
May 2010

163680 mi

C $300
replace left & right front stabilizer bar end links replace left & right front stabilizer bar end links 
Apr 2011

175460 mi

C $600
replaced water pump (bearings failing), replaced accessory belt and pulleys at the same time 
Jun 2011

178560 mi

C $1109
replaced left and right lower control arms and ball joints 
Sep 2011

182900 mi
Failure of ball joints. Shop blamed poor installation by third party. Repaired again under warranty 
Dec 2011

187240 mi

C $300
replaced alternator - hadn't completely failed, but was close. 
Jun 2012

195920 mi

C $562
replaced rear struts 
Jul 2012

197160 mi

C $75
replaced leaking heater core 
Oct 2012

199820 mi

C $75
Replaced belt tensioner and accessory belt replaced camshaft synchronizer assembly 
Jan 2013

204580 mi

C $304
replaced front struts 
Jul 2013

215140 mi
Starter motor failed Battery cell died - could not reliably hold charge 
Nov 2013

222580 mi

C $216
replace ball joint (RH) 
Dec 2013

224440 mi

C $216
replaced ball joint (LH) 
May 2014

232500 mi
Starter motor failed 
Dec 2014

247380 mi

C $25
Alternator failed, replaced Idle speed was high (failing to slow down to normal 750 RPMS when stopped). Diagnosed Idle Air Control valve as the likely problem. Cleaned IAC and throttle body, problem persisted. Replaced IAC to solve problem. 
Dec 2015

267840 mi

C $65
water pump bearings failed 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2013
Nov 2011

222000 mi

US $230
Starter died and needed a tow and replace starter. 
Apr 2013

251000 mi

US $1400
Struts, rack and pinion, sway bars, and lower ball joints replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

179000 mi

US $300
Replaced rusty heater tubes 
Feb 2014

180000 mi

US $125
Replaced thermostat Flushed rust out of cooling system 
Mar 2014

180000 mi

US $800
Replaced thermostat for the second time Replaced O2 sensor Replaced serpentine belt Replaced camshaft position sensor 
May 2014

180000 mi
Link pins replaced 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

151000 mi

US $1256
Engine overheated. The water pump,timing cover gasket set and thermostat with gasket were replaced. 
Mar 2018

153642 mi

US $918
Oil leaking from valve cover gasket. That was replaced. Also, got an oil flush, new oil and filter and fuel injection service. 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015

159000 mi

US $376
Water Pump Replacement; Radiator Flush and Coolant Added 
Apr 2015

159000 mi

US $651
Replacements involving front suspension and front ball bearing joints 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

115000 mi
Torque Converter Failed connecting cable started burning 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

127720 mi

C $900
Replacing inner and end tie rods on both side. Replacing inner and end tie rods on both side. 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
Mar 2015

115000 mi

US $300
Cleaned out heater core. 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Nov 2012 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014

98000 mi

US $1075
The timing chain cover gasket was leaking. Shop replaced the timing chain cover gasket, water pump, serpentine belt, oil pan gasket, oil, and coolant. 

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Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

144000 mi

US $200
Vacuum hose had broken and was not keeping a good vacuum power, causing A/C blower to stick in windshield position. 

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2002 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

126000 mi

US $251
It had a vacuum leak and the drivebelt was replaced and two tires that had been slashed(not a repair) but tells why repair bill was so high. (Reduced bill by $200 to remove approx. cost of tires.) 

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2001 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2010
Sep 2010

126000 mi

US $12
New thermostat/gasket and new bolts where thermostat goes (old ones were no longer holding, losing tons of fluid and loss of heat). 
Dec 2010

126000 mi
There was a band-aid fix for a heating issue it had the previous winter, the only solution was to clamp off the bypass hose, otherwise the car did not have any heat. Did not want to do anything drastic like sink money into a heater core. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

131000 mi

US $30
My son called me said car would not go into gear. Fortunately close to home. Pushed home with other car replaced transmission fluid and running cost fluid and filter 80 dollars 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Jul 2018
Mar 2015

103540 mi

C $728
Fuel pump failure just as arrived at shop for oil change. Replaced was fuel pump, fuel filter and 2 gas tank straps. Price included oil change, brake check. Last September I had the alternator and battery replaced. 
Jan 2018

110980 mi

C $300
Water pump replaced. 
Mar 2018

123070 mi

C $100
replace ignition cooil repaired leak in air intake 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011

152000 mi

US $770
Coolant leak no start - fuel pump 
Jun 2012

158000 mi

US $1200
Air conditioning compressor seized. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2018
Nov 2010

138000 mi

US $154
notice antifreeze in reservoir was rusty, with diminishing heat. power flush engine cooling system,2x,3x,back flush the heater core. 
Jun 2011

147000 mi

US $200
bypass valve leak 
Sep 2011

151000 mi

US $1600
1&3 cylinder low compression, head gasket leak, new / rebuild head block 
Apr 2012

165500 mi

US $725
waterpump two day ago,also change the timing chain overdo 
Aug 2013

179000 mi
ACCELATOR CABLE BROKE AT THE GAS PEDAL 
Apr 2014

182200 mi

US $842
2nd {lower} catalytic need replacing. 
Jun 2014

183000 mi

US $120
fuel injector on#1cylinder failed 
Jun 2015

203000 mi

US $12
instrumental cluster light bulb replacement 
Oct 2015

205500 mi
radiator replacement 
Feb 2016

208000 mi

US $40
erg valve,upper intake, valve cover gasket replacement 
Apr 2016

210300 mi

US $300
fluid and filter exchange and replaced tie rod ends, ball joints 
May 2016

210600 mi

US $200
fuel injector and fuel filter replaced and maf sensor replaaced 
Feb 2018

335000 mi

US $875
cataltic convertot syatem 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

180000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear struts. Pinch bolts snapped, had to buy a used spindle from a junk yard. Replaced spindle on both sides. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

299000 mi
Car is dead 
Ford Taurus in Arkansas, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

194000 mi

US $550
AC was recharged and noticed leak.  Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011

143000 mi

US $1200
Traction Control & Anti-locks not working. Brake light on 90% of the time. Replaced module. 
Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2010

105000 mi

US $400
Front springs collapsed 
Jun 2013

129000 mi
Rust was bad by rear right passenger door,extensive. Most Taurus's rust in the same spot must be a defect in the body or paint as too many have the same problem.Was going to have it repaired but body guy said it would cost too much. 
Ford Taurus in Alabama, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013

98000 mi

US $875
Previously replaced sun-load sensor and blend door myself. Quit cooling and found the compressor seals had failed, requiring unit replacement, along with new oriface and dryer, then vacuum and recharge. 
May 2014

110000 mi

US $240
Front lower ball joints were worn out and had to be replaced. 
Jun 2014

112000 mi

US $215
Brake master cylinder failed and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2015

118300 mi

US $120
AC compressor replaced 18 months prior, and AC stopped cooling. Shop said coolant was gone/leaked out of system, but they could not detect a leak in the system. 
May 2015

120000 mi

US $180
Intermittent total electrical power loss, not battery or charging system. 
Jun 2015

120000 mi

US $300
Again, total electrical power loss. Shop could not identify problem. 
Oct 2015

121300 mi

US $240
Right front tie rod replace-worn out. 
Jan 2016

125800 mi

US $35
Fuel pump failed. Plastic hose coupler for engine coolant next to the battery was cracked and leaking. The part was damaged by a shop mechanic when working with the car battery. 
Jun 2017

146000 mi

US $700
Transmission torque converter failed. 
Sep 2018

154000 mi

US $35
Water pump drive belt failed. 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015

36200 mi

US $900
2 sway bars and a cracked suspension and an alignment. 
Sep 2015

50000 mi

US $120
Car wouldn't start even with a jump. Nephew purchased and installed a starter from the junk yard. Have had no problems since. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2014
Feb 2010

103700 mi

US $200
Bearing worn down needed replacement on left front passenger side. 
Jun 2014

160000 mi

US $450
Need a new tie rod Coolent leak 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2017
Nov 2013

107300 mi

US $200
Catastrophic failure of compressor. Clutch disintegrated, serpentine belt burnt through, pulley mounting flange shattered. 
Feb 2014

108600 mi

US $35
EGR control valve failed due to restricted air flow. Replaced with aftermarket part. 
May 2014

111000 mi

US $125
Ignition coil failure; replace spark plugs 
Oct 2014

117500 mi
Intermittent misfires/loss of power. Not repaired, in the shed, waiting for spring. 
Jun 2015

126000 mi

US $327
Aftermarket coil block defective 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

170000 mi

US $160
Replaced bad alternator and battery 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2016
Sep 2010

134000 mi

US $190
Replaced cracked coolant reservoir and replaced cabin filter, oil filter, and oil change. 
Mar 2011

138000 mi

US $230
Front passenger side seat belt mechanism failed and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2013

128200 mi

US $80
AC doesn't hold charge, leaky compressor... 
Oct 2014

155000 mi

US $244
Washer fluid system Cooling system 
Apr 2016

156000 mi

US $46
Selling car. Did not repair tie rods. 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
May 2010 - Jul 2015
Jun 2010

80600 mi
Replaced ball joint to pass inspection. 
Sep 2010

82460 mi

C $100
Got flickering Low Oil Pressure light at crawling speed and idle, after exiting highway. Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor, but problem persists. Light goes out with rise in RPM. Will try thicker oil and check pressure in crankcase. 
Oct 2010

82460 mi

C $60
Clogged heater core, no heat in the car. Performed 'Clinton Flush' as described at Taurus Club dot come. Sucked the rust from the bottom of expansion tank with wet vac., refilled with new coolant. Heat works! 
Nov 2010

82960 mi

C $100
A month after 'Clinton Flush' heat stopped working. Replaced heater core and thermostat. Works great. Don't be fooled by shop 5hr labor, search uTube and Taurus Club for the DIY, it's easy, just don't break plastic tabs on blende 
Dec 2010

83700 mi
Front passenger seat belt got twisted and stuck inside the retractor. Went to the junk yard, got another belt for free (got lucky) and replaced the belt. 
May 2011

87420 mi

C $100
Steering rack (rack & pinion) was leaking badly. Attempted to fix with 'Lucas oil Stop Leak' to no avail. Replaced steering rack with refurbished unit. Since car a V6, engine had to come out+ alignment+outer tie rod ends = expensive labor.  Changed steering (rack & pinion) due to leaks on both sides (tried Lucas did not help). Also changed outer tie-rod ends and accessory belt due to cracking. Performed alignment after repairs of steering components. Parts $313 & labor $400. Changed headlights with like new from the junk yard, changed horn (old was not working) and replaced driver side seat-belt due to old was no longer retracting. All parts from the junk yard and DIY. 
Oct 2011

91760 mi

C $8
Replaced broken blender door, caused by heater core replacement, done last December (broke brittle plastic). Got part from the junk yard, removed dashboard and replaced blender door with help of a friend. Total cost - a half a pizza. 
May 2012

95480 mi
Engine problem. Changed a spark plug and ignition coil (needed) and fuel injector (unneeded).  Took 3 mechanics to tell me that I've low compression in cyl. 2. Was told need to take off head to see what's needed. Est. $900-1,200. Not worth it, driving as is. 
Nov 2012

100320 mi
Steering was making noise that you could hear and feel through the steering wheel when one was turning it since I bought the car. Sprayed silicone lube inside the boot by the firewall (there was some plastic part). Noise disappeared. 
Jun 2013

105400 mi

C $50
Leaking oil was burning on the exhaust. Was informed by the mechanic that seal on the bottom of the engine come out. Mechanic was able to re-insert seal back with partial disassembly. Job took about 1hr. No more leaking oil. 
Aug 2013

107260 mi

C $370
Radiator leak. Put a rad from NAPA ($210) + coolant ($40) + $120 for labor. 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2011
Jan 2008

108000 mi

US $400
Engine coolant temperature sensor not working correctly, meaning the coolant valve wasn't opening properly. This led to pressure blowing a hole in the coolant reservoir and all coolant leaking out. 
Sep 2008

112000 mi

US $9
Replaced gas cap. 
Oct 2009

122000 mi

US $750
Coolant leak in multiple places. Sigh. Timing belt repair. 
Aug 2011

131000 mi

US $100
Cracked vacuum hose was causing car to sputter at idle. Replaced vacuum hose. 
Ford Taurus in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
Mar 2010

105000 mi

US $1300
Intake was laid on top of a wiring harness when the Taurus was built in June 2001. Eight years later, grinding and crushing of the intake exposed the wires to bare metal, causing many serious problems with the powertrain. Took mechanic 8+ hours to find. Blown head gasket(s) discovered in early November of 2009. A very slow leak, but significant enough to allow exhaust to back into the cooling system and clog the heater core, as well as reduce power and gas mileage. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010

118000 mi

US $45
Replaced seized left rear wheel cylinder and left rear brake line. 
Jun 2014

189000 mi

US $110
Head gasket replacement. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2013
Aug 2009

74000 mi

US $650
Right Rear coil spring broken. Had to have both replaced. I have been told this is a problem with this year of Taurus and that Ford will do nothing about it. 
Oct 2010

76000 mi

US $240
Switch for headlights did not work unless you wiggled it. Lights would go off by themselves. Clunking from rearend. Told that the Struts need to be replaced. They would do all 4 plus springs. I had the rear springs replace last year "they all have bad springs" Can not afford the $1300 for the repair. Told it is not a danger. 
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $750
Replaced rear struts to eliminate clunking. 
Dec 2012

91000 mi

US $1100
Coolant leak from head gasket. Replaced gasket, water pump. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Dec 2007 - Sep 2009
Apr 2008

118000 mi

US $375
Broken springs, and issues with struts. 
Sep 2009

119000 mi

US $400
Broken coil spring. 
Ford Taurus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

117580 mi

C $600
Didn't notice any problems. Found during inspection to get reg'd in new province. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2017
Jul 2014

50200 mi

US $975
Coolant leak, replaced timing chain cover gasket, intake manifold gasket & water pump 
Apr 2016

53200 mi

US $73
Not getting cold, high pressure valve leaking. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2013 - May 2021
Jun 2014

33000 mi

US $220
ECM sensor failed and replaced 
Dec 2014

37000 mi

US $1200
Replaced sway bars - both sides. Timing belt gasket leaking. Replaced gasket, timing gear and water pump 
Jun 2015

41000 mi

US $330
Brake cylinder replaced. Grind down rear drums. 
Aug 2015

42400 mi

US $1250
new battery, AC compressor, drive belt idler pulley, drive belt 
May 2016

48900 mi

US $1100
Rear struts 
Jul 2018

76000 mi

US $400
spark plugs and wires 
Jan 2021

117000 mi

US $2200
Front struts and sway bars Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced Oil pan gasket failed. Pan replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2010

155000 mi

US $300
AC compressor froze up, replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt since it broke when AC froze. 
Jan 2011

US $800
Car was leaking water. Needed the timing chain cover, radiator and holding tank replaced. Still need to flush the heater core to get heat. :-( 
Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

142000 mi

US $69
Lean long term fuel bank condition and cylinder misfires. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold, ingition coil, wires, sparkplugs, fuel injectors instrument cluster had short, kept blowing bulbs. Found used cluster online and replaced cluster 
Aug 2013

147000 mi

US $250
Crankcase pulley oil seal was leaking. 
Nov 2013

152000 mi

US $159
Removed ABS controller and sent to BBA for repair. Unit has not worked for three years. Replaced RR ABS wheel sensor 
Apr 2015

180000 mi

US $60
Replaced left front CV joint which was leaking grease 
May 2015

180700 mi

US $350
Replaced both wheel bearings as well as left front steering knuckle and front anti sway bar bushings 
Sep 2015

184000 mi
Vents blowing hot air with ax on max AC is working fine problem seems to be with blend door or auto climate control system 
Feb 2016

187000 mi

US $500
Replaced left front lower ball joint. Also tightened straps on gas tank. Replaced water pump belt 
Mar 2016

189000 mi

US $100
replace fuel filler tube 
Jun 2016

190000 mi

US $31
AC blend door stopped working so only hot air from heater core blew out. Had to replace blend door actuator and then clear error coded on EATC to fix problem Low beams don't work. High beams work and flash to pass work. Replaced multifunction switch but it did not solve problem. Possible short or bad relay 
Ford Taurus in Nebraska, United States
Oct 2015 - Aug 2022
Jun 2018

196000 mi

US $200
alternator failed, would not charge battery 
Aug 2018

198000 mi

US $50
replaced front brake pads 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011

44000 mi

US $400
bad engine camshaft synchronizer 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
Nov 2011

93500 mi

US $778
Pan gasket needed replaced, sway bar links, right front ball joint, left outer tie rod end, coil packs and plug wires 
Oct 2012

100000 mi

US $140
replaced oxygen sensor 
Nov 2012

100500 mi

US $326
replaced fuel pump and fuel filter 
Nov 2013

106900 mi

US $650
O2 sensor coil spring and associated parts 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2013
Nov 2010

26000 mi

US $250
Door lock would not operate via remote due to failed lock ACTUATOR assembly; replaced with new. 
Jan 2011

26900 mi

US $600
Car would not start; intermittent; only when trying to start warm engine and not all the time. Diagnosed as bad fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

131000 mi

US $280
Needed new tie rods 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Apr 2014 - Sep 2017
Jun 2015

178000 mi

US $550
front struts replaced 
Jul 2015

178200 mi

US $249
starter replaced 
May 2016

182300 mi

US $70
replaced ignition coil 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
Jun 2008

82000 mi

US $600
Main seal oil leak 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2010
May 2009

107000 mi

US $1000
Had to replace Bosch control module for ABS Brake system. 
Aug 2009

110000 mi

US $75
HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN CONVERTER AND UNDERBODY CAME LOOSE - WELDS FAILED. REPLACED WITH SHEET METAL SCREWS. 
Mar 2010

116000 mi

US $60
Car has 116,000 miles and requires replacement of rear struts and springs (rusted through). Estimated cost is $1,300.00. Will live with problem for now. 
May 2010

118000 mi

US $778
Finally replaced rear springs and struts. One spring was broken in multiple places. This is a widespread problem with 2001 Taurus/Sable models. OEM springs are inferior, most likely sourced in China by Ford.  
Jun 2010

118000 mi
The AC compressor and module malfunctioned. Over $1400.00 in quoted costs. Got rid of car.  

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2001 Ford Taurus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

138000 mi

US $405
Oxygen Sensor (P0401) failed. 
Jan 2009

139000 mi

US $1549
Check Engine Light came on (P0340) - cam sensor was faulty. The synchronizer was also replaced, as it was faulty. Left and right ball joints were near end of life. Wheels were alligned. Oil pan Gasket was leaking. Coolant reservoir was cracked. New Water Pump was installed because it was as cost effective as putting the old one back in.  

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2000 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

98000 mi

US $100
replace power steering pump 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

129000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear rotors and pads. Replaced rear wheel bearings on both sides. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2014 - May 2017
Sep 2014

106000 mi

US $290
Brake light repair. The brake light wire was apparently broken in the liftgate while I was repairing the liftgate window hinge. Broken liftgate window hinge (bolt stripped clean out) 
May 2015

110000 mi

US $350
Fuel pump replaced due to low fuel pressure. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

52000 mi
Replaced front left bottom ball joint Rust. Replaced rearward half of rocker panels, both sides, including reinforcing the radius rod (trailing arm) mounting points on the underside of the body. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2016
May 2010

104300 mi
Air Conditioner clutch failure. 
Jul 2010

105000 mi

US $50
Rebuilt and upgraded transmission AC clutch bearing failed, forced to repair. Fuel gauge not functional due to Flex Fuel Module 
Nov 2010

106200 mi

US $60
Master Cylinder failed-replaced. 
Dec 2010

106000 mi

US $120
Replaced squeeking camshaft position sensor. Replaced rear valve cover gasket. 
Apr 2011

107000 mi
Rear brake splash shields rusted through. Repaired. 
Dec 2011

110000 mi
Water is leaking into spare tire well at rear drivers side. 
Jul 2012

111000 mi
Transmission lost forward gears. Also, water is leaking into spare tire well at rear drivers side. 
Jan 2013

106800 mi

US $1537
Low Sun Gear separated from Low Intermediate drum(weld failed). Required disassembly of trans to repair. 
Jun 2013

112000 mi
Left rear power window inoperative. 
Aug 2013

112300 mi

US $35
Passenger side headlamp sun faded. Replaced with aftermarket assembly. 
Dec 2013

113000 mi

US $5
Coolant smell from vehicle. Replaced radiator cap. Later found heater core is bad. 
Jan 2014

113000 mi

US $40
Heater core fogging windshield when cold. Heater core replaced. 
Feb 2014

113000 mi
Coolant smell/windshield fogging after heater core repair. Suspect heater hose. 
Apr 2014

114200 mi

US $60
Coolant smell traced to timing cover gasket leak. Replaced timing chain and lower radiator hose also, as they were worn. 
Dec 2014

117000 mi

US $35
Brake light switch failed. Known problem-replaced with Motorcraft upgrade kit. 
Jan 2016

113000 mi

US $250
Replace lower ball joint on passenger side Replaced brake hose on front drivers side. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2012
Nov 2010

59000 mi

US $50
EGR SYSTEM. IT WAS THE EGR FEEDBACK SENSOR CODE P0171, WHICH ALSO TRIGGERED CODE P1237 (FUEL PUMP SCONDARY DRIVE FAILURE) FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT TURN ON. I CLEARED THE CODES & REPLACED THE FEEDBACK SENSOR (AGAIN, 3RD TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR) CODE P1237 WHICH GOES TO THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE (failure), WHICH WAS STORED IN THE MAIN KAM (keep alive memory) OF THE ECM. HOPEFULLY WAS TRIGGERRED BY THE LEAN CODE OF P0171. CLEARED ALL CODES FROM ECM & CAR NOW RUNS WITHOUT A PROBLEM 
May 2011

62200 mi

US $250
Received REPEATED DTC CODE P1237 (Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit FAILURE). Unnecessarily REPLACED Fuel Pump DRIVER MODULE, a real pain to get to. Code happened 3 more times-correct FIX IS NEW F.PUMP. Unclear which of two is correct. Used Air-Tex assembly. 
Jun 2011

63000 mi

US $15
R/H FRONT STRUT LEAKING BADLY. ENOUGH TO TELL IT WAS EXTREMELY LOW ON FLUID (extreme rough ride) REPAIRED MY-SELF. USED A COMPLETE ASSEMBLY CALLED A "QUICK" STRUT ASSEMBLY. WHICH INCLUDED COIL SPRING ALREADY MOUNTED TO STRUT (easier repair) RUST BEGAN OVER RH REAR WHEEL. I USED RUSTOLEUM'S NEW RUST/CONVERTOR (Is great) IT ACTUALLY CONVERTS RUST IN A CHEMICAL REACTION TO TOTALLY STOP THE OXIDIZING ON RUST.SANDED, APPLIED RUST CONVERTOR. CHANGES TO A SOLID BLACK COLOR (Great!!) 
Dec 2011

63500 mi

US $240
FUEL PUMP, WANT IT DONE SAFELY, FEEL FREE TO CONACT ME. MY CODE SCABBER KEPT COMING UP (FUEL PUMP DRIVER). BUT IT WAS ACTUAL FUEL PUMP IN TANK. STILL HARDPART:REPLACED INTANK f.Pump, a real pain a A LOT of TO DO SAFELY precations: TOO MUCH TO TYPE HERE TO DO IT CORECTLY SO E-MAIL ME FOR proper safeway TO DO THIS. so Feel free to e-mail me of the safeway do it: owner1998sho@aol.com 
Jan 2012

64000 mi
THE STUPI PO401 CODE HAS NOW SHOWN UP FOR NOW THE 3ED OR 5TH TIME. HASNT SHOWN UP IN ALMOST A YEAR. BOTH EGR VALVE BEEN REPLACED & THE DFPE SELINOID HAS BEEN REPLACE 2 OR 3 TIMES!!!!!! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON, BUT RUNS OK,MILAGE DOWN PO401 EGR OR DFPE 
Oct 2012

64000 mi

US $35
NEEDS A "SECOND" YES I SAID A SEXCOND TPS, AT LEAST THATS WHAT MY NICE $650 SCAN-TOOL SAYS "AGAIN" i THINK I MAY ALSO REPLACE THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WHILE I AM AT IT TOO, AS IT STALLS & QUITS (not ALL the time!! STOPLIGHT ETC... 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

213000 mi

US $170
Radiator hose leak, dumped majority of the coolant. Hose replaced. 
Ford Taurus in Washington, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Jul 2011

102300 mi

US $650
Number 2 ignition coil went bad. Also replaced all spark plugs. 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011

175000 mi

US $400
total failure 
Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

161000 mi

US $60
Transmission output shaft sensor intermittently failing. Car slow to shift out of 1st. Replaced output shaft sensor. 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

129000 mi

US $28
PCV valve hose to throttle body collapsed and had leak. Bank 1 and Bank 2 lean codes cause Check Engine Light. Got replacement part from dealer after checking the internet for code and causes.  
Apr 2011

132000 mi

US $70
Misfire indication on cylinder 2, swapped ignition coil to cylinder 6, and spark plug to cylinder 5. Engine code changed to follow ignition coil to cylinder 6. Replaced ignition coil on cylinder 6. 
Jan 2012

137000 mi

US $1066
Ball joints on both front wheels 
Dec 2012

144000 mi

US $50
Transmission pan gasket was leaking. Replaced gasket and filter and fluid 
Jan 2014

132300 mi

US $30
Oil Pressure light has been turning on after car warms up and idle. Now it turned on while below 2000 RPM. Changed oil grade from recommended to 10 W 30 
Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
Jul 2011

130200 mi

C $100
Dead batterie .. replaced  
Aug 2012

145480 mi

C $1300
Several issues. Tie rod at front,  Spring in the back and bearing at front also. 
May 2013

147560 mi

C $180
Change front right bearing 
Ford Taurus in North Carolina, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2018
Jun 2008

153000 mi

US $150
Low refrigerant levels, required a freon charge & service 
Oct 2008

162000 mi

US $350
Replaced valve which was causing the engine to idle poorly. 
Aug 2009

184000 mi

US $710
Air Condition not Blowing Cold, Low Pressure Accumulator / Filter had to be replaced. 
Feb 2010

192900 mi

US $700
Poor idle until the car warmed up, then the throttle could stick at elevated RPM. Had to replace tubing and gaskets. 
Apr 2010

194200 mi

US $170
Air conditioning is not working -two leaks found one of which is the compressor, Repair cost is $1400. Not sinking any more money into non-required system. 
Jun 2011

214000 mi

US $500
Front End steering bushings, lower & upper ball joint replacement and boots; front end alignment, Replace spark plugs 
Nov 2013

223600 mi

US $450
Ball joint 
Sep 2016

239000 mi

US $950
Oil leak into ignition coil, causing it to burn up. Spark plug was replaced along with the remaining 5 spark plugs. Check engine light, the oxygen sensor failed. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2011
Jan 2010

166300 mi

US $260
Coil on Plug went bad and spark plug replaced 
Sep 2010

169000 mi

US $200
Coil on Plug at Cylinder #1 was replaced 
May 2011

170000 mi

US $20
Transmission fluid leaking from dipstick. TSB revealed failed transmission vent. Purchased part and installed following TSB instructions. 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009
Jan 2009

232000 mi

US $719
Replaced ball joints and other front suspension parts, badly worn, to correct noise and steering problems. Note: original Duratec V6 and trans; this car is great. 
Ford Taurus in Colorado, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

150000 mi

US $30
Upper coolant outlet hose(Y-shaped housing) cracked and was leaking. Dealer lists part at ~$70, got used from junkyard for $5. Coolant flush/fill at time of repair (not completely necessary, but convenient) 
Mar 2010

156000 mi

US $90
Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Was leaking for several thousand miles, but leak was progressively getting worse. Repair cost included gasket, oil and filter, and new exhaust gaskets (repair required removing part of exhaust) 
Apr 2010

157000 mi

US $45
Replaced cracked crankshaft pulley (obtained for free), also replaced timing cover crank seal and crankshaft balancer since I was in there. 
Jun 2010

160000 mi

US $320
Had clicking axles and chatter in high speed steering. Replaced axles.  Chatter was from bad ball joint, replaced inner and outer tie rods as preventative maintenance. All parts were original before replacement. 
Feb 2011

170400 mi

US $20
Vehicle developed severe misfire and eventually would not run for more than a few minutes. Replaced fuel pump with unit from salvage yard. 
Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2015
Dec 2008

119000 mi

US $942
Replaced two motor mounts. Replaced idler pulley. Replaced converter gaskets. Replaced trans mount. 
Jan 2009

120000 mi

US $1620
Replaced multiple gaskets. The spark plug blew clean out of the cylinder, and snapped the coil-on plug off its mounting tab for the corresponding cylinder. Replaced ignition coil, heli coil. Cleaned intake manifold, replaced lower intake manifold gaskets. 
Feb 2009

122000 mi

US $510
CV Axles from Raxles (for AX4N w/ABS)  
Apr 2009

124000 mi

US $256
Installed remanufactured Motorcraft compressor assembly. F5TZ-14N089-B Relay  New ball joints. 
Jun 2009

127000 mi

US $13
Installed rubber elbow for vacuum line. 
Jul 2009

128000 mi

US $79
Installed new front struts. Installed new coolant tank. 
Sep 2009

131000 mi

US $75
Replaced sunload sensor. 
Feb 2010

138000 mi

US $10
Dry rotted vacuum line. Replaced vacuum line. 
Jun 2011

165000 mi

US $3400
Transmission replaced. 
Sep 2012

181000 mi
Power Steering pump was seizing up. After replacement, the internal o-ring on the power steering pressure line was leaking fluid, thus requiring replacement of the pressure line for the power steering. 
Jun 2013

188000 mi

US $600
Entire front end rebuild 
Dec 2013

190000 mi

US $180
Altnerator needed replacing. Bearing was going, regulator was failing, brushes were worn. 
Jul 2014

198200 mi

US $390
Replaced all lines, compressor, condenser and evaporator core. 
Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010

109000 mi

US $200
Had to have the front cylinder head replaced. First, it was thought it was the spark plug coil, but problem continued. Found to be a burnt head on the front part of the engine. I have a Ford warranty that paid $3,000 of it. 108,000 miles 
Sep 2010

113000 mi

US $125
Driving and the low A/F light goes on. Week before A/F was completely full. I open the hood A/F overflow empty. Lid was tight. Car checked and cannot duplicate. Replaced A/F and has not leaked. Extra A/F carried trunk from now on. 
Oct 2010

113500 mi

US $75
The rear control arms are worn and need to be replaced. I have been working with Ford ESP to replace, but this has been a difficult task. They are covered, but Ford says they are not. 
Dec 2010

115000 mi

US $50
Control arms replaced under ESP. Not an easy task ended up taking 2 months to get Ford to pay under the ESP. Car works much better now. 
Feb 2011

116000 mi

US $50
Failed Tensioner to Timing Chain leaving oil pressure very low.  Also, failed sway bar links in front end. Ticking sound kept happening after starting. After much searching and a lot of looking the repair person found the tensioner to the timing chain failing. Could have failed at any time. Many problems with this car. 
Mar 2011

118000 mi

US $50
Clamp that hold the exhaust pipe broke. Interior kept smelling like exhaust and people complained they felt "sick" when driving in the vehicle. Repaired. Kept hearing a screaming sound when turning the car off. Also, there was a burning plastic smell from the vehicle. First it was the harmonic balancer, then the pulley. Found out it was the other timing chain tensioner. Engine scares me! 
May 2011

118500 mi
Engine light on. It is possibly a coil on plug, but not for sure. Changed around plugs and have it back to see if problem comes back. Car shakes and RPM's drop really low. Car is to jerk more when accelerating. 
Jul 2011

121000 mi

US $450
Car shakes and stutters. Clunks when it is put in reverse. Dealer says nothing wrong car did not do this a few months ago. Very frustrating! 
Ford Taurus in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2012

143000 mi

US $164
Recharged air conditioner and added dye to identify leaks in case charge does not hold. 
Aug 2012

144800 mi

US $155
Replaced O-ring, recharged system. 
Nov 2012

147800 mi
Timing chain cover developed corrosion points that resulted in coolant leak. Timing chain was replaced due to wear. While engine components were dismantled, water pump replaced. Inner tie-rod end replaced due to excess movement. Timing chain disconnected and caused severe engine failure and damage. This failure was due to mechanic error. Engine was replaced with an 88,000 mile used motor at mechanic cost. 
Mar 2013

152000 mi

US $150
Rear brake adjustment mechanism broken 
Aug 2013

158000 mi

US $125
Warped rotors and corroded caliper guide bolt 
Feb 2014

166400 mi

US $700
Engine cover over water pump and timing chain corroded causing coolant to leak, requiring replacement. 
Jun 2014

175000 mi
Sway bar link rusted away. Replaced. 
Ford Taurus in New Mexico, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2012
Dec 2008

155000 mi

US $326
Front sway bar end links and bushings replaced to stop noticeable "clunks" on rough roads. Alignment service included.  
Mar 2009

158000 mi

US $85
Ac weak cooling, evacuated, recharged, leak detection fluid added. 
Apr 2011

166000 mi

US $1145
Replaced all four struts. 
Sep 2011

170000 mi

US $330
Starter replaced due to intermittent engagement 
Mar 2012

176000 mi

US $585
In for AC recharge. Also found/replaced: water pump, serpentine belt, belt tension idler, coolant, oil change. 
Sep 2012

177000 mi
Cassette player not working when sold. 
Ford Taurus in Maine, United States
Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

190000 mi
Engine cradle failure, March 2011. 
Ford Taurus in Manitoba, Canada
May 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

C $1000
Opening valve for gas fumes stopped working. Took it to mechanic - after hours of different tests she concluded ECU failed to send power to the valve to open when the gas fumes were at the top. Left it as it was since ECU is more than $1000. Replaced front bearings, front breaks, then rear drum brakes were leaking - replaced. On top of that fuel pump failed and left me stranded. Had to tow the car and replace the pump. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2019
Jun 2013

73000 mi

US $400
Front spring broke. Replaced both sides with quick struts from Rock Auto. 
Nov 2013

74900 mi

US $950
Fuel pump needed replacement. 
Oct 2015

93000 mi

US $600
Needed Crankshaft seal  and Passenger side CV axle. 
Jul 2018

100000 mi

US $170
Needed new muffler clamps. 1 rusted off, a second one was nearly gone. Added 2 front tires and a front end alignment during the same trip. 
Ford Taurus in New York, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

126000 mi
Need ball joints tie rods struts wheel bearings all were rusted out and needed repair 
Ford Taurus in South Dakota, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

200000 mi

US $102
car is stalling at Stop signs and when idling, took it in and paid 102$ to get an idea of what was wrong they let me know my upper and lower intake gaskets needed to be replaced. they gave me an estimate of 406 to replace the gasket they need to update the PCM for hard start/long crank 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Taurus in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2009 - May 2018
Nov 2012

165620 mi

C $80
NO HEATING 
Ford Taurus in Kansas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

136000 mi

US $1700
Rear seal bad, rebuilt transmission 
Jun 2012

137000 mi

US $500
Brakes went out, mysterious leak or bubble in brakes. Vacuum tube burned out, and took out spark plug with it. A switch of some sort burned out / failed 
Ford Taurus in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

158000 mi
Power Steering stopped working in late September. Sold car without fixing it. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2012
Jan 2010

188000 mi

US $80
coolant hard lines rotted open. 
Oct 2010

190000 mi

US $123
The alternator failed. 
Nov 2010

191000 mi

US $25
Gas cap leaking - evap leak. 
Jun 2011

196000 mi

US $60
Car muffler rusted through and had to be welded. The brake rotors/pads also had to be replaced. 
Jul 2012

205000 mi
head gasket 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015

130000 mi

US $312
Heater hose assy. 
Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2008 - Apr 2012
Apr 2010

177000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket leaked coolant into the 1 cylinder causing a misfire code but not a noticable problem 
Mar 2012

206000 mi

US $200
Replace right cylinder head 
Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2011
Jun 2009

118000 mi

US $700
The one fan motor and both fan relays were bad. Also plastic reserve tank for the anti-freeze had to be replaced because of a small leak. 
Jun 2010

127000 mi

US $500
Cooling fans and relays failed 
Apr 2011

136000 mi

US $20
Sway bar link broke. Bought new ones on ebay and replaced both in about an hour. 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2013

120900 mi

US $260
radiator changed 
Oct 2013

124000 mi

US $340
coil changed 
Ford Taurus in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

194000 mi

US $607
Ignition switch, vehicle failed to start due to plastic slider in steering column broken. Technician had to remove air bag assembly and remove steering column, disassembled column to gain access to slider. 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

135000 mi

US $1250
timing chain and gaskets 
Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

159000 mi

US $144
Replaced fuel injectors. Oil pan replaced fuel injectors 
Oct 2010

144000 mi

US $65
repair a botched exhaust repair attempted by somebody earlier 
Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

159000 mi

US $443
Fuel pump went out. Car would start fine but after warmed up and shut off would not run. 
Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

163300 mi

US $300
Vibrating at 60+ mph 
Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010

209000 mi

US $65
A/C compressor clutch engages intermittently when A/C selected; gap is out of spec, A/C needs new clutch. New compressor recommended by mechanic at this mileage. 
Jul 2010

209000 mi

US $10
A/C compressor replaced with aftermarket Visteon-brand compressor, along with accumulator, orfice tube, and refrigerant recharge. Wobbly idler pulley also noticed and replaced during service. Passenger tail light filled with rainwater, causing backup lamp failure. Location of leak unknown. Taillight fixture drained, bulb replaced. Rubber gaskets for taillight mounting nuts disintegrated upon removal, replacements unavailable. 
Nov 2010

215800 mi

US $326
No coolant in engine coolant overflow tank; crack in tank discovered, tank replaced. 1 week later, overflow tank was empty again. Serpentine belt also replaced on this trip (unrelated). 
Dec 2010

218000 mi
Seeping (but not blown) head gasket diagnosed by coolant dye test after several ineffectual replacements of coolant overflow tank. Shop was unequipped to replace head gaskets, but did provide a referral. 
Jan 2011

220000 mi

US $600
Heads resurfaced plus valve job. Installed new gasket kit, thermostat, coolant temp. sensor, water pump, & spark plugs. Orange (DEX-COOL) coolant flushed & replaced w/ gold (HOAT) type. Oil, oil filter, & steering fluid also changed. 
Ford Taurus in Netherlands
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Oct 2010

110360 mi

€1200
Replaced left lower balljoint Transmission warning light came on. Code P0741, something to do with the torque converter. Decided not to fix, since repair would be expensive and the car shows no symptoms of anything being wrong with the transmission. Replaced left lower balljoint Transmission warning light came on. Code P0741, something to do with the torque converter. Decided not to fix, since repair would be expensive and the car shows no symptoms of anything being wrong with the transmission. 
Nov 2010

110980 mi

€400
Coolant reservoir was leaking, replaced with a new, aftermarket reservoir and had coolant flushed and changed. After replacing interior filter earlier, plastic cowl vent screen did not sit flush with the windshield, causing a water leak into the interior. Also fixed a plugged up A/C hose at the same time, as shop discovered that while fixing cowl. After replacing interior filter earlier, plastic cowl vent screen did not sit flush with the windshield, causing a water leak into the interior. Also fixed a plugged up A/C hose at the same time, as shop discovered that while fixing cowl. Coolant reservoir was leaking, replaced with a new, aftermarket reservoir and had coolant flushed and changed. 
Dec 2010

110980 mi
Heater core was not working properly/clogged. Exhaust system was leaking slightly at the rear muffler. Transmission light still on when sold, codes indicate failing torque converter, but still not noticeable otherwise. 
Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Nov 2011

130000 mi
New windshield fluid hose and nozzle. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Jul 2015

148000 mi

US $1500
Rack and pinion seals blew out 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

163000 mi

US $300
replaced water pump head gasket replaced replaced thermostat (no heat) 
Mar 2014

168000 mi

US $50
inner and outer tie rods replaced,  windshield washer nozzle unclogged, lof, 
Ford Taurus in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Feb 2011
Oct 2009

124000 mi

US $60
Steering rack locked up. Car not driveable. Replaced Rack. Master Cylinder bad. Pedal all the way to the floor. Replaced Master Cyl and bled.  
Sep 2010

133000 mi

US $80
CEL on, rough running, stalling. Replaced bad PCV valve hose. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Taurus in Missouri, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

144000 mi

US $310
I rode on my emergency brakes for an entire day. this caused the car to stop badly. also there was an oil leak which he checked out 

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