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%)

Chart based on 207 repairs.
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2008 Ford Taurus X other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 10 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

100700 mi

US $50
Rear hatch lift cylinder replacement. 

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2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

124000 mi

US $240
Power-operated rear hatch wouldn't operate correctly. Diagnosed that struts weren't holding up the hatch sufficiently and needed to be replaced. 
88000 mi

US $398
Left second row seat often jammed. Friend got it unstuck. We then removed cover over hinge and release. Not yet sure how to permanently fix. 
79000 mi

US $100
seat belt female end would not engage 
12000 mi Replaced seal on axle. 
26000 mi Dealer installed new release mechanism for middle row. part ordered on a previous trip. Covered under warranty. 
87000 mi

US $100
Rear passenger door was difficult to open. Latch replaced under extended warranty. 
115000 mi

US $50
Automatic rear door sometimes fails to operate properly, e.g. it would open partway and then close. The dealer replaced the struts on the door because he said they were worn and leaking. The door is still buggy. 
45000 mi I did replaced the clip which holds the headrest in place. This was on the driver side, middle row. Cost $15.00 for parts. Dealer wanted $100 for labor.  I did replaced the clip which holds the headrest in place. This was on the driver side, middle row. Cost $15.00 for parts. Dealer wanted $100 for labor.  

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2008 Ford Taurus X Other Problems

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