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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 86 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201099000 miUS $2000 | Transmission blew out. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Idaho, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016275000 miUS $1600 | Ac compressor clutch failed | ||
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 201473160 miC $60 | leaking power steering | ||
| Oct 201475740 miC $385 | Gas tank & straps were changed along with the fuel filter | ||
| Nov 201579980 miC $210 | Two oxygen sensors were replaced. | ||
| May 201681000 miC $146 | Rear shocks were changed muffler changed | ||
| Ford Taurus in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201343000 miUS $85 | Replaced rear wiper motor. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201383900 miUS $550 | Initially, replaced EGR valve for issue with car engine dying during idling. Ended with replacement of fuel filter. | ||
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014142000 miUS $400 | Wiring harness needed significant repair. Local shop repaired the issue. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $240 | After car heated up, a/c would stop working. Replaced compressor coil. | ||
| Jun 2018131000 miUS $150 | Exhaust fell off at the header, at the flex connection. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Kansas, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014131000 miUS $150 | Starter went bad. Weak cranking until it finally wouldn't turn over at all. Had car towed to my house where I replaced the starter. | ||
| Apr 2014132000 miUS $30 | Changed spark plugs after random misfire code | ||
| Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013191000 mi | Transmission slipping. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $5 | Heat shield over catalytic converter loose. One new screw fixed the problem. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 200844000 miUS $140 | Replaced a seized driver's door latch mechanism- had ceased to function due to exposure to the extremely cold outdoor temperatures. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States Mar 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018208000 mi | I am the second owner on my Taurus. It was originally a fleet vehicle driven by a relative who purchased it when the corporate lease was up. He has fixed the A/C twice, I'm reluctant to fix it based on estimates I've received and the blue book value of the car. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018122000 miUS $40 | replaced defective coil pack | ||
| Ford Taurus in Tennessee, United States May 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017150000 mi | Transmission was slipping slightly. I added half a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix and that cured the symptoms we were experiencing with the vehicle. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201240000 miUS $850 | The splines stripped out on the torque converter Replaced converter and then had to have a fluid leak fixed. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201265000 miUS $1261 | Replaced catalyitic converters, oxygen sensors, coil pack, spark plugs, wires, 2 front tires, air filter and belt | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 201080000 miUS $320 | A/C compressor begain to fail- had to repair it. Bought a new one for around $230 on ebay and had my friend replace my old one for around $60. Took 2 hours. New a/c coolant also had to be purchased, as new compressor did not come with any. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jun 201550000 miUS $20 | BELT IDLER PULLEY was noisy. Replaced serpentine belt as well, just "because". | ||
| Oct 201554700 mi | "Check Engine" code P0301. I replaced spark plugs. Also battery had a sudden failure and may have cused the error code. | ||
| Dec 201558000 miUS $700 | Replaced rear wheel cylinders, rear brake valve, power bleed system, clean & adjust rear brakes | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012126000 miUS $120 | Rear struts were shot (original), replaced. | ||
| Jul 2015164300 miUS $60 | The compressor was not kicking on, even if switch was jumpered. Replaced the 4-Wire Binary Switch. It is positioned near the exhaust so bears a lot of heat. New Part covered in protective heat shield fabric to prevent future failures. | ||
| Jan 2016160000 miUS $340 | Front Ball Joints worn out - noticed when mechanic attempted 4-wheel alignment upon installation of four new tires. | ||
| Jan 2017169500 miUS $80 | Both the idler and tensioner pulleys were worn (bearings). Replaced both pulleys and the serpentine belt. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States May 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 2012159000 miUS $440 | The front catalytic converter was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2013177000 miUS $697 | The camshaft and crankshaft sensors were replaced and the engine was tuned. | ||
| Sep 2013181000 miUS $333 | The coolant reservoir (plastic) was leaking. The ignition sensor showed "near failure" on the computer. | ||
| Dec 2013183000 miUS $401 | I had to replace the starter. | ||
| Oct 2014192700 miUS $280 | The trans was shifting roughly with intermittent hesitations. | ||
| Jul 2015201700 miUS $338 | A major hose (tubing) sprang a leak - the entire part was replaced. The fluid pump is OK. | ||
| Oct 2015205000 miUS $143 | Serpentine belt replaced | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201181000 miUS $240 | Radiator leak replaced | ||
| Ford Taurus in Florida, United States May 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Feb 201088000 mi | Transmission replacement Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed valve body replacement. Currently testing.... | ||
| Aug 201095000 miUS $150 | Hard shift 1-2. Performed transmission flush & filter change. | ||
| Dec 201097000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2011100000 mi | Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed transmission cooler installation. Problem persists. | ||
| Apr 2011100000 miUS $50 | Transmission slip between 1-2 and then a bang shift when warmed up. Functioned normally when cold. Performed 1-2 shift solenoid replacement. Problem persists. | ||
| Jun 2011102000 miUS $50 | 1-2 bang shift when warm caused by worn transmission valve body. Valve body replaced and car is running fine now. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 201472000 miUS $850 | Found a constant/slow disappearance of brake fluid in the master cylinder over a 5 week period. THey discovered a corroided leaking brake line under the body and had to change the brake tubing to the rear wheel assembly. | ||
| Ford Taurus in South Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201083000 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. | ||
| Mar 2012112000 mi | Ball joints had play, causing vibrations in steering when driving, uneven wear on tires. | ||
| Jul 2012116700 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2013133000 miUS $700 | Power steering fluid leaking. No problems with driving at time of repair. Squealing noticed on start-up. Replaced Master cylinder, camshaft synchronizer and serpentine belt tensioner. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 200847000 mi | none yet although front speaker is blown | ||
| Sep 200967000 miUS $198 | Alternator, fitted myself. Bought one with lifetime warranty. Changed battery at same time but at 67000 thats considered maintenance | ||
| Jun 2011103000 miUS $750 | Air conditioning compressor replacement and recharge | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201165000 miUS $275 | Replace alternator A/C compressor clutch replaced. | ||
| Mar 201269000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201273100 miUS $300 | Lowered ride height (a common posture for Tauruses) and bouncier ride. Replaced struts. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201180252 mi | Bad a/c clutch coil, replaced a/c compressor /clutch assy. Found out a/c coil was not pulling clutch plate in after it got warmed up. Sent to dealer to have a/c compressor and clutch assy, changed, cost 1080.00. Just bought car as is from used car lot, after 20 minutes the a/c compressor does not recycle back on, the low press s/w is good, suspect may be overserviced with refridgerant, waiting for some gauges to ck hi side. any ideas from others. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2011131000 miUS $100 | Manifold repair. Vacuum leak, decided not to fix. Replace heater hose | ||
| Apr 2013155000 miUS $250 | Catalyst Converters Replace Vacuum Leakage Continuing vacuum leak, replace intake Manifold | ||
| Jul 2013160000 miUS $2300 | Replaced Upper And Lower Tire Rod Ends, all Struts, Front Brakes & rotors, Four Wheel Alignment, And Tires. Front Driver Wheel Bearing Problem Caused By Repair Shop. | ||
| Jan 2014168000 miUS $145 | Repair performed on January 24, 2014 Car not heating. Heater core very dirty. 1. Flushed Heater 2. Reverse Flushed Heater Several Times | ||
| Jan 2015155500 miUS $350 | water pump replacement. Valve cover gaskets replacement | ||
| Mar 2015188000 miUS $45 | Replaced cracked coolant reservoir. Repaired loosened heat shield over exhaust system. Rivets broken. Tapped new holes & reattached the shield. | ||
| Apr 2016204000 miUS $120 | Lower balljoints worn. Replaced both. | ||
| May 2016205000 miUS $120 | Replace transmission mount | ||
| Jun 2016206000 miUS $250 | All components of rear brakes system totally gone. Had to replace entire rest breaking system. Eight inch hole in floor board under driver for. Inserted and sealed a 12X12 18 gauge steel sheet under carpet. | ||
| Oct 2016210500 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2017217000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2017225611 miUS $120 | Getting check engine light with code P0007. Replaced faulty O2 Sensor. | ||
| Mar 2018230000 miUS $25 | The front driver side abs sensor faulty. Ask the mechanic to disconnect it until I can purchase a replacement sensor. The front floor boards on both side have rusted thru with 18x8 holes. Purchased several 12x12 inch metal plates and glued them in old below the carpet for temporary support. | ||
| Jun 2018231358 miUS $460 | Radiator developed a leak from rust. Replaced radiator. Exhaust flex pipe broken | ||
| Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012114000 miUS $500 | Failed Brakes. Replaced leaking master cylinder with new unit Replaced both steel brake lines to rear wheel junction box as old brake lines were rusted out, in particular where the plastic sleeve accelerated the corrosion. Working good now. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 201177000 miUS $300 | Loss of power. Battery replaced. Changed out alternator. | ||
| Ford Taurus in British Columbia, Canada May 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201386800 miC $100 | We bypassed the AC because the compressor seized and the serpentine belt broke. Car overheated. Repair would have cost over 1000.00 which we did not have. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Maryland, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201495300 miUS $471 | Leak in brake line. Had brake lines replaced. | ||
| May 201496100 miUS $130 | replaced creaked ignition coil | ||
| Nov 201499300 miUS $400 | Cracked power steering pump leaking fluid. Replaced pump Cracked intake gasket. Replaced gasket | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States May 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 201180700 miUS $739 | The hose for the washer fluid was somehow cut under the hood since I had bought the car. I had it replaced. | ||
| Jul 201295000 miUS $48 | Check engine light was on. Mechanic reset the computer, light went out. | ||
| Dec 201298000 miUS $40 | Reset computer for check engine light. | ||
2005 Ford Taurus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 201154000 miUS $54000 | steering pump replaced and drums | ||
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