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2001 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 141 repairs.
2001 Ford Taurus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 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). |
| 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. |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 110980 mi C $300 |
Water pump replaced. |
| 123070 mi C $100 |
replace ignition cooil repaired leak in air intake |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 147000 mi US $200 |
bypass valve leak |
| 151000 mi US $1600 |
1&3 cylinder low compression, head gasket leak, new / rebuild head block |
| 165500 mi US $725 |
waterpump two day ago,also change the timing chain overdo |
| 179000 mi | ACCELATOR CABLE BROKE AT THE GAS PEDAL |
| 182200 mi US $842 |
2nd {lower} catalytic need replacing. |
| 183000 mi US $120 |
fuel injector on#1cylinder failed |
| 205500 mi | radiator replacement |
| 208000 mi US $40 |
erg valve,upper intake, valve cover gasket replacement |
| 210600 mi US $200 |
fuel injector and fuel filter replaced and maf sensor replaaced |
| 152000 mi US $770 |
Coolant leak no start - fuel pump |
| 299000 mi | Car is dead |
| 108600 mi US $35 |
EGR control valve failed due to restricted air flow. Replaced with aftermarket part. |
| 111000 mi US $125 |
Ignition coil failure; replace spark plugs |
| 117500 mi | Intermittent misfires/loss of power. Not repaired, in the shed, waiting for spring. |
| 126000 mi US $327 |
Aftermarket coil block defective |
| 120000 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. |
| 154000 mi US $35 |
Water pump drive belt failed. |
| 160000 mi US $450 |
Coolent leak |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93500 mi US $778 |
Pan gasket needed replaced, coil packs and plug wires |
| 100000 mi US $140 |
replaced oxygen sensor |
| 100500 mi US $326 |
replaced fuel pump and fuel filter |
| 106900 mi US $650 |
O2 sensor |
| 44000 mi US $400 |
bad engine camshaft synchronizer |
| 50200 mi US $975 |
Coolant leak, replaced timing chain cover gasket, intake manifold gasket & water pump |
| 33000 mi US $220 |
ECM sensor failed and replaced |
| 37000 mi US $1200 |
Timing belt gasket leaking. Replaced gasket, timing gear and water pump |
| 76000 mi US $400 |
spark plugs and wires |
| 117000 mi US $2200 |
Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced Oil pan gasket failed. Pan replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $200 |
Lean long term fuel bank condition and cylinder misfires. Replaced upper and lower intake manifold, ingition coil, wires, sparkplugs, fuel injectors |
| 147000 mi US $250 |
Crankcase pulley oil seal was leaking. |
| 189000 mi US $100 |
replace fuel filler tube |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 112000 mi US $9 |
Replaced gas cap. |
| 122000 mi US $750 |
Coolant leak in multiple places. Sigh. Timing belt repair. |
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Cracked vacuum hose was causing car to sputter at idle. Replaced vacuum hose. |
| 91000 mi US $1100 |
Coolant leak from head gasket. Replaced gasket, water pump. |
| 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. |
| 189000 mi US $110 |
Head gasket replacement. |
| 134000 mi US $190 |
Replaced cracked coolant reservoir and replaced cabin filter, oil filter, and oil change. |
| 155000 mi US $244 |
Cooling system |
| 165800 mi 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. :-( |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 107260 mi C $370 |
Radiator leak. Put a rad from NAPA ($210) + coolant ($40) + $120 for labor. |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
| 182300 mi US $70 |
replaced ignition coil |
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 110000 mi US $75 |
HEAT SHIELD BETWEEN CONVERTER AND UNDERBODY CAME LOOSE - WELDS FAILED. REPLACED WITH SHEET METAL SCREWS. |
| 82000 mi US $600 |
Main seal oil leak |
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138000 mi US $405 |
Oxygen Sensor (P0401) failed. |
| 139000 mi US $1549 |
Check Engine Light came on (P0340) - cam sensor was faulty. The synchronizer was also replaced, as it was faulty. 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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