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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%)

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2001 Ford Taurus suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

180000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear struts. Pinch bolts snapped, had to buy a used spindle from a junk yard. Replaced spindle on both sides. 
110000 mi

US $240
Front lower ball joints were worn out and had to be replaced. 
121300 mi

US $240
Right front tie rod replace-worn out. 
36200 mi

US $900
2 sway bars and a cracked suspension and an alignment. 
105000 mi

US $400
Front springs collapsed 
210300 mi

US $300
fluid and filter exchange and replaced tie rod ends, ball joints 
103700 mi

US $200
Bearing worn down needed replacement on left front passenger side. 
160000 mi

US $450
Need a new tie rod 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

180700 mi

US $350
Replaced both wheel bearings as well as left front steering knuckle and front anti sway bar bushings 
187000 mi

US $500
Replaced left front lower ball joint. Also tightened straps on gas tank. Replaced water pump belt 
37000 mi

US $1200
Replaced sway bars - both sides. 
48900 mi

US $1100
Rear struts 
117000 mi

US $2200
Front struts and sway bars 
74000 mi

US $650
Right Rear coil spring broken. Had to have both replaced. I have been told this is a problem with this year of Taurus and that Ford will do nothing about it. 
76000 mi

US $240
Clunking from rearend. Told that the Struts need to be replaced. They would do all 4 plus springs. I had the rear springs replace last year "they all have bad springs" Can not afford the $1300 for the repair. Told it is not a danger. 
82000 mi

US $750
Replaced rear struts to eliminate clunking. 
117580 mi

C $600
Didn't notice any problems. Found during inspection to get reg'd in new province. 
93500 mi

US $778
sway bar links, right front ball joint, left outer tie rod end, 
106900 mi

US $650
coil spring and associated parts 
156000 mi

US $46
Selling car. Did not repair tie rods. 
80600 mi Replaced ball joint to pass inspection. 
87420 mi

C $713
Steering rack (rack & pinion) was leaking badly. Attempted to fix with 'Lucas oil Stop Leak' to no avail. Replaced steering rack with refurbished unit. Since car a V6, engine had to come out+ alignment+outer tie rod ends = expensive labor.  Changed steering (rack & pinion) due to leaks on both sides (tried Lucas did not help). Also changed outer tie-rod ends and accessory belt due to cracking. Performed alignment after repairs of steering components. Parts $313 & labor $400. 
100320 mi Steering was making noise that you could hear and feel through the steering wheel when one was turning it since I bought the car. Sprayed silicone lube inside the boot by the firewall (there was some plastic part). Noise disappeared. 
118000 mi

US $375
Broken springs, and issues with struts. 
119000 mi

US $400
Broken coil spring. 
131000 mi

US $280
Needed new tie rods 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

178000 mi

US $550
front struts replaced 

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2001 Ford Taurus 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

116000 mi

US $60
Car has 116,000 miles and requires replacement of rear struts and springs (rusted through). Estimated cost is $1,300.00. Will live with problem for now. 
118000 mi

US $778
Finally replaced rear springs and struts. One spring was broken in multiple places. This is a widespread problem with 2001 Taurus/Sable models. OEM springs are inferior, most likely sourced in China by Ford.  

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