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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
35000 mi
The cv boot was torn, ( same wheel, i believe it was damaged during previous work by dealer. Cv joint and axle was replaced under extended warranty.
Car lost power and left me stranded. Would no longer move with gas pedal pressed. Dealer found transmission cooler hose leak the emptied the entire amount of tranny fluid on the highway. 1 day to locate problem, 28 days to wait for a hose fitting part....
49000 mi
Noticed burnt oil smell under hood. Noticed oil toward back of engine bay. Dealer found PTU power take off unit to be bad which is a known problem on awd fords. Replaced free and would have been 2400$ if warranty hadnt covered.
21400 mi
The fuel pump recall was performed along with the front axle TSB for clinking. Its been a few months since the repair, but something still seems loose in the front end.
Poor fuel economy and rough shifting. Solenoid replaced under warranty and problem solved.
27000 mi
High frequency vibration felt in floor pan and accelerator pedal upon mild to moderate acceleration. Mechanic drove the car and felt the vibration, but said that he could not repeat the vibration later when trying to isolate it.
24000 mi
would back up and have to put car into gear and car did not move when put into drive. had to shift back to neutral then back into drive for car to move
Power Transfer Unit failed. (Like a transfer case for all wheel drive)
11780 mi
Front transfer case seal was leaking. Replaced under warranty by Dealer. Mechanic reported factory installation was done incorrectly resulting in leaking
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