2004 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2004

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2004 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Ford Taurus suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (25%)

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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.

2004 Ford Taurus

Engine not specified

84000 mi Ball joints were split 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

63000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear coil springs worn out and sagging. Replaced with cargo coil springs. 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

114000 mi

US $100
Mechanics recommended replacing strut bearings, struts, and tie-rod boot. Repairs were declined. 
73500 mi

US $509
Replaced both lower ball joints. 
80000 mi

US $250
power steering pump was replaced. old one leaked from several places 
84000 mi Power steering pump. It worked but was leaking from seals. We tried quick fixes but they didn't solve the problem. 

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2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

112000 mi

US $150
Spings were broken for a long time. Finely replaced the myself. 
64354 mi

US $99
replaced front stabilizer bar end links 
125000 mi

US $50
Sway bar endlinks rusted out, broke. 
156700 mi

US $364
Left lower ball joint replacement 
167000 mi

US $417
Noticed a noise coming from the front end. Passenger side balljoint replaced. 
180000 mi

US $350
Passenger front wheel bearing was replaced due to noise. 
176800 mi

US $1400
Replaced all 4 struts 

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2004 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems

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