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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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Chart based on 207 repairs.
2008 Ford Taurus X suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 87600 mi C $571 |
Steering stiff. Seized lower u-joint on steering assembly. Replaced the steering assembly part # 8F9Z 3B676A. |
| 101060 mi C $560 |
Two rear coil springs on rear were broken. Replaced both rear coil springs. $205 each plus labour. Parts bought at the Ford dealer. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear struts since one was leaking; repair needed to pass RI inspection |
| 114000 mi US $700 |
Rear struts were replaced |
| 143500 mi US $650 |
Replaced rear struts |
| 96000 mi US $700 |
Steering rack replacement Replaced stabilizer bar links |
| 146000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced control arms (due to bushing wear), struts, strut bearings and one outer tie road end. |
| 221000 mi US $224 |
Right front bearing making noise and needed replacing, didn't want to mess with it so I took to Belle Tire. |
| 107000 mi US $450 |
Replaced struts, coil springs, control arms on the front |
| 10000 mi | Right front strut squeaks. |
| 39000 mi US $35 |
steering rack went out. replaced |
2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 76700 mi US $1000 |
Steering assist became intermittent, there was a service bulletin and had to have the steering rack replaced. |
| 71380 mi | There was a knocking noise coming from the front wheels when going over bumpy road especially when turning. Sounded like something loose. |
| 109120 mi C $200 |
Knocking noise coming from front of car when driving over bumpy ground. Not sure exactly the cause, but told it was due to two loose rods on front suspension that needed replacing. |
| 104000 mi US $1916 |
The left front strut is blown and has lost compression dampening. The right front strut is leaking.rnreplaced both front struts and performed alignment. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR IS LEAKING AT THE INPUT SHAFT SEAL. THE INNER TIE ROD ENDS ARE WORN. REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR AND FLUSHED POWER STEERING FLUID. |
| 118900 mi US $1235 |
THE LEFT REAR UPPER BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. NOTE: THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION TECH REPORT: REPLACED SUSPENSION KNUCKLE. THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND SWAY BAR END LINK SEIZED AND WERE DESTROYED DURING REMOVAL. REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND SWAY BAR END LINK. |
| 95000 mi US $1600 |
Tie rod ends and struts all around |
| 165800 mi | Replaced worn out front McPherson struts. |
| 58400 mi US $1000 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings, aligned suspension. Because of worn bushings tires have worn very unevenly. |
| 94000 mi US $1054 |
Inner and outer tie-rod ends. Lower control arms. Alignment required due to suspension repairs. Also, wheel was already off-center. Update: wheel remains a little off-center. |
| 115000 mi US $417 |
The steering wheel became difficult to turn, especially when first driven during the day. Steering intermediate shaft U-joint had rusted badly and was seizing. Shop replaced the intermediate shaft with a new one I bought at a discount on ebay. $207 for labor and tax, $210 for the part (after a 15% off coupon). |
| 117000 mi US $215 |
Multiple tires unevenly worn, loud on the highway. Possibly caused by bad control arms earlier. But also possibly caused by failing struts. Bought three used tires to replace badly worn ones. Decided not to buy new struts and mounts. |
| 119000 mi US $320 |
Took the car in for an alignment. The shop said they could not align the car without replacing all of the tie-rod ends. They ended up replacing only the outer tie-rod ends. The old parts feel tight to me, so they weren't far gone. They had been replaced just a couple of years ago. |
| 122700 mi US $140 |
Inspection for potential buyer found that one front control arm had a worn bushing and needed to be replaced. Similar symptom to earlier, when tie-rod ends were replaced. Possible that tie-rod ends didn't need to be replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $250 |
Wheel bearing |
| 95000 mi US $1010 |
Stuck valve on rack. |
| 115000 mi US $610 |
Rear wheel bearings |
| 87000 mi US $100 |
Rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 18000 mi | Creak in suspension coming from front. Left lower control arm ordered. Left lower control installed (previously ordered). |
| 124000 mi C $500 |
Rack and pinion leaking |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
noticed noise but could not duplicate it |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
Steering rack began leaking. Required replacement of entire rack. |
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