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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 126 repairs.
2003 Ford Taurus transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 66960 mi C $500 |
CV joint replacement |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 145000 mi US $220 |
Broken shift lever Needed tow to shop With the $70 tow bill was about $220 |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $1913 |
The transmission "dropped" at an intersection. The transmission had to be rebuilt. |
| 112000 mi | The transmission was acting up again and we decided to get another vehicle. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 49000 mi | Total transmission failure. |
| 139000 mi US $780 |
Torque converter failure. Replaced part & serviced transmission. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 151000 mi | Divers side output shaft/CV axle seal. |
| 110000 mi US $89 |
Dipstick washer replaced |
| 85500 mi US $1500 |
shaft sheared in torque convertor |
| 90000 mi US $2530 |
torque converter |
| 145000 mi | The CV Joint came apart and tore up front end. |
| 106000 mi | Total transmission failure after service; was a gasket. Traded it in. |
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