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2005 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2005 Ford Taurus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83900 mi US $550 |
Initially, replaced EGR valve for issue with car engine dying during idling. Ended with replacement of fuel filter. |
| 75740 mi C $385 |
Gas tank & straps were changed along with the fuel filter |
| 79980 mi C $210 |
Two oxygen sensors were replaced. |
| 81000 mi C $146 |
muffler changed |
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 132000 mi US $30 |
Changed spark plugs after random misfire code |
| 65000 mi US $1261 |
Replaced catalyitic converters, oxygen sensors, coil pack, spark plugs, wires, 2 front tires, air filter and belt |
| 50000 mi US $20 |
BELT IDLER PULLEY was noisy. Replaced serpentine belt as well, just "because". |
| 54700 mi | "Check Engine" code P0301. I replaced spark plugs. Also battery had a sudden failure and may have cused the error code. |
| 122000 mi US $40 |
replaced defective coil pack |
| 131000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust fell off at the header, at the flex connection. |
| 96100 mi US $130 |
replaced creaked ignition coil |
| 99300 mi US $400 |
Cracked intake gasket. Replaced gasket |
| 161200 mi US $80 |
Both the idler and tensioner pulleys were worn (bearings). Replaced both pulleys and the serpentine belt. |
| 159000 mi US $440 |
The front catalytic converter was replaced. |
| 177000 mi US $697 |
The camshaft and crankshaft sensors were replaced and the engine was tuned. |
| 181000 mi US $333 |
The coolant reservoir (plastic) was leaking. The ignition sensor showed "near failure" on the computer. |
| 205000 mi US $143 |
Serpentine belt replaced |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission fluid flush and replaced the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) to no avail. Problem persists. |
| 81000 mi US $240 |
Radiator leak replaced |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Intermittant high idle, unintended acceleration. Replaced idle air control (IAC) assy. Motorcraft part was required - knockoff part didn't work new out of box. |
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Manifold repair. Vacuum leak, decided not to fix. Replace heater hose |
| 155000 mi US $250 |
Catalyst Converters Replace Vacuum Leakage Continuing vacuum leak, replace intake Manifold |
| 168000 mi US $145 |
Repair performed on January 24, 2014 Car not heating. Heater core very dirty. 1. Flushed Heater 2. Reverse Flushed Heater Several Times |
| 155500 mi US $350 |
Valve cover gaskets replacement |
| 188000 mi US $45 |
Replaced cracked coolant reservoir. Repaired loosened heat shield over exhaust system. Rivets broken. Tapped new holes & reattached the shield. |
| 205000 mi US $120 |
Replace transmission mount |
| 210500 mi US $195 |
Replaced starter Assembly. Oil filter wasn't securely tightened by Uncle Ed's Oil Change on June 2016 visit. Oil dropped onto starter and believed to be cause of failure. |
| 217000 mi US $31 |
Serpentine belt is squealing and responds to applied belt conditioner when spraying near the water pump. Water pump was replaced in January 2015. Removal of the belt reveals the power steering pump''s pulley is critically loose. Nothing done about it yet. With the exception of the noise, the vehicle is otherwise operating perfectly. |
| 225611 mi US $120 |
Getting check engine light with code P0007. Replaced faulty O2 Sensor. |
| 231358 mi US $460 |
Radiator developed a leak from rust. Replaced radiator. Exhaust flex pipe broken |
| 95000 mi US $48 |
Check engine light was on. Mechanic reset the computer, light went out. |
| 98000 mi US $40 |
Reset computer for check engine light. |
| 83000 mi | Intermittent problem, seemingly only in warm weather, when the car jerks and won't accelerate similar to having bad gas. Questionable problem with fuel pump or filter. Opted to drive until it HAS to be fixed. |
| 116700 mi US $350 |
Problems every summer for 3 yrs. When hot, engine started skipping. Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, all separate trips. This time replaced ignition coil and Fuel regulator. No problems since. |
| 133000 mi US $700 |
camshaft synchronizer and serpentine belt tensioner. |
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