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2000 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

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2000 Ford Taurus suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

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

129000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear wheel bearings on both sides. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi Replaced front left bottom ball joint 
104000 mi

US $250
Replace lower ball joint on passenger side 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

63000 mi

US $195
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) 
155000 mi

US $326
Front sway bar end links and bushings replaced to stop noticeable "clunks" on rough roads. Alignment service included.  
166000 mi

US $1145
Replaced all four struts. 
145480 mi

C $1300
Several issues. Tie rod at front,  Spring in the back and bearing at front also. 
147560 mi

C $180
Change front right bearing 
122000 mi Need ball joints tie rods struts wheel bearings all were rusted out and needed repair 
147800 mi

US $200
Inner tie-rod end replaced due to excess movement. 
175000 mi Sway bar link rusted away. Replaced. 
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. 
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. 
116000 mi

US $50
Also, failed sway bar links in front end. 
C $1000 Replaced front bearings, front breaks, then rear drum brakes were leaking - replaced. 
137000 mi

US $1066
Ball joints on both front wheels 
73000 mi

US $400
Front spring broke. Replaced both sides with quick struts from Rock Auto. 
124000 mi

US $256
New ball joints. 
128000 mi

US $213
Installed new front struts. 
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. 
188000 mi

US $600
Entire front end rebuild 
160000 mi

US $320
Chatter was from bad ball joint, replaced inner and outer tie rods as preventative maintenance. All parts were original before replacement. 
214000 mi

US $500
Front End steering bushings, lower & upper ball joint replacement and boots; front end alignment, Replace spark plugs 
223600 mi

US $450
Ball joint 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

163300 mi

US $300
Vibrating at 60+ mph 
110360 mi

€1200
Replaced left lower balljoint Replaced left lower balljoint 
158000 mi Power Steering stopped working in late September. Sold car without fixing it. 
136000 mi

US $20
Sway bar link broke. Bought new ones on ebay and replaced both in about an hour. 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

148000 mi

US $1500
Rack and pinion seals blew out 

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2000 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

124000 mi

US $500
Steering rack locked up. Car not driveable. Replaced Rack. 
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. 
168000 mi

US $50
inner and outer tie rods replaced,  

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