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2003 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 126 repairs.
2003 Ford Taurus suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (61%)
< $100 (9%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83700 mi C $500 |
Front strut and spring assemblies replaced. One spring was broken. Included allignment. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 184000 mi US $410 |
Front passenger strut broke (actual strut shaft) mount ok |
| 134540 mi C $200 |
Changed both front bearings |
| 114700 mi US $800 |
Ball joints (front), |
| 175000 mi US $45 |
Front sway bar end links that I had previously replaced failed after 50K miles and were causing excessive noise. |
| 188000 mi US $225 |
Replaced rear struts and sway bar end links. |
| 76080 mi C $115 |
steering rack failure. bought good used from salvage rnyard. did work myself & did not drop y-pipe to it! |
| 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. |
| 149800 mi C $480 |
Replaced lower front ball joint. Trip included power steering flush and re-alignment. |
| 150040 mi C $1200 |
Replacement of steering rack |
| 155000 mi C $400 |
replaced front passenger side bearing |
| 176980 mi C $900 |
Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Second time done on this vehicle. First time was a year ago. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 93300 mi US $340 |
rear sway bar broke, replaced it. Did a brake power flush. Was told I might need to replace rear struts. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 176000 mi US $86 |
Right front wheel bearing, hub replaced part warranteed. |
| 177000 mi US $260 |
Right side inner tierod. |
| 190000 mi US $200 |
Right front hub again. Got the first two from O'Reilly's. This last one from Napa. |
| 75000 mi US $202 |
The sway bar was lose in the trunk area. |
| 130000 mi US $460 |
Replaced worn inner tie rods |
| 123000 mi US $750 |
Struts replaced |
| 111000 mi US $285 |
Broken front driver spring. Replaced spring/shock as assembly. Replaced worn dogbone swaybar link. |
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