2008 Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2008

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2008 Ford Taurus X repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Ford Taurus X brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi occasionally (3 times) the traction control would kick on when turning after a stop 
106640 mi

C $223
Failure of Left Rear ABS Sensor. Replaced sensor and cleaned up bearing. 
109740 mi New rear brake pads and rotors needed replacing. Also discovered both rear calipers were seized and needed replacing. 

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2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

90000 mi

US $1500
Replaced all brakes and rotors. 
86180 mi

C $590
Brakes felt soft and depressing the pedal creaked. 
58400 mi

US $1000
Replaced pads and rotors at all four corners. One rear caliper seized. Freed it up, didn''t have to replace. About $400 of this repair not included in the total because front pads and rotors simply worn. 
92000 mi

US $140
Left rear brake rotor was wearing improperly. Shop cleaned the caliper and turned both rear rotors. 
185000 mi

US $1200
new rotors again - warped 
188000 mi

US $500
replaced defective brake rotor and caliper under warrantee 

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2008 Ford Taurus X Brake Problems

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