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Chart based on 5 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 Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
58000 mi
US $50
Hood latch would not engage completely. Only secondary latch worked
Washer fluid lines rotted, driver's side nozzle not spraying correctly - line and nozzle replaced
Passenger side tires losing air - resealed both tires
**Cost includes additional routine maintenance
111000 mi
Hood didn't latch. Disassembled, cleaned latch mechanism, adjusted mechanism higher when installed to fix problem.
91000 mi
US $780
Water leak, in trunk lid mounted brake light, which was never connected during mfg. according to repair shop. Air conditioning was also checked as source of leak and from below chassis as well with sprinkler.
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