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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%)
Chart based on 207 repairs.
2008 Ford Taurus X engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 24000 mi | Intermittent chirping noise coming from engine on cold start. Could not determine the source, so no repair. |
| 122000 mi US $20 |
Misfire code reported on a single fuel injector. Replaced wiring harness to the fuel injector. |
| 136000 mi US $100 |
Replaced fuel injectors to correct misfires |
| 237000 mi US $50 |
Engine miss with P0202 code, fuel injector #2. Removed upper intake and fuel rail, replaced #2 injector with junk yard part, new O-rings and intake gaskets. While in there, replaced all spark plugs. Now runs great and getting 3 MPG better. |
| 247000 mi US $65 |
#5 coil disintegrated causing engine mis which initially felt like a transmission slip, until it threw a engine code. Replaced spark plug and coil. |
| 86700 mi US $60 |
Battery failed causing the the car's computer to fail. $120 for battery, $60 for reflash. |
| 64000 mi US $600 |
Ignition lock tumbler failed. Tumbler bound up so key couldnot be turned. |
| 59700 mi US $250 |
Computer went out which blew a couple of coils. Dealer repaired and then the cat went out a couple days later. All, but $250 was covered under Emissions Warranty. Otherwise it would have been $2k+ |
| 72208 mi | ECM issue caused multiple coils to burn out. Replaced ECM, all coils/plugs. Repaired under 100k emissions warranty. |
| 120000 mi US $25 |
Throttle Plate Position Sensor failed. |
2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | TSB 08-26-13 01/05/09 HARSH DRIVELINE CLUNK FELT AT LOW SPEED - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) - STOP AND GO DRIVING ON TIP-IN (COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT) |
| 88800 mi US $900 |
OD SHIFTS DO NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. Conclusion: Vehicle will stumble and misfire. All related to defect ignition coils. Replaced 3 ignition coils. Dealer moved the 3 old working coils to the front, in case they fail in the future. |
| 105800 mi US $485 |
Replaced a fuel injector. |
| 120000 mi US $522 |
Sensor replacement |
| 33000 mi | Strange abrupt shifting, found TSB that described the problem and solution. Went to dealer armed with TSB and they re-calibrated the tranny software. Car shifts much better now, we are happy so far. Re-calibrated transmission. Improved operation significantly. |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Radiator |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Transmission speed sensor bad |
| 24591 mi | Check engine light came on. Code P0022. Dealer unable to find cause of problem after going thru checklist. Reset light. No further problem. Recieved check engine light for code P0022. Deeler could not locate cause. |
| 26700 mi | Check engine light came on and idle was not right. Dealer said air intake sesnosr was dirty. Cleaned it and problem was resolved. Check engine light came on and idle was not right. Dealer said air intake sesnosr was dirty. Cleaned it and problem was resolved. |
| 41500 mi | Engine light came on; would not go off. Dealer replaced "phasers" per Tech Svc Bulletin 110601. Engine light came on; would not go off. Dealer replaced "phasers" per Tech Svc Bulletin 110601. |
| 112220 mi | The car died. Engine coolant leaking into engine and transmission! Estimate $2000 just to diagnose problem, possibly needed new engine. Sold for scrap. |
| 114900 mi US $170 |
Replaced accessory belts as the main serpentine belt had cracks in its ribs. |
| 94800 mi US $100 |
While replacing AC condensor a hole in the radiator was noticed/caused. Replaced radiator. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Heater stopped working and diagnosed as the water pump. Here are the details from the dealer: -WARRANTY Done 14E04 REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED THE PCM -EXT. SVC. CONTRACT Done HEAT IS NOT WORKING - TEMP GAUGE IS HIGH REL |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Overdrive button broke off gearshift. |
| 140000 mi US $453 |
Fuel injector #5 was bad and #7 was leaking. Both were replaced. |
| 48000 mi | car jerks when shifting from first to second and second to third dealer tried to recalibrate computer |
| 49000 mi | the problem didn't show up for the mechanics, and no history of the problem showed on the computer...therefore, in their eyes it didn't happen |
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