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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 207 repairs.
2008 Ford Taurus X transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (25%)
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
| 131000 mi US $650 |
Replaced transmission cooling system |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Replaced condenser / trans cooler due to ATF leak. |
| 82040 mi C $212 |
Small leak |
| 113957 mi US $689 |
Transmission stuck in 5th gear. Replaced transmission turbine speed sensor and output speed sensor. |
| 77000 mi US $731 |
Leaking Transmission Cooler. Transmission Cooler and A/C Condenser are one unit. This requires evacuation and recharge of the Air Conditioning System and replacement of the receiver/dryer. Removal of front bumper/grille also req'd for access |
| 73300 mi US $1500 |
Transmission cooler leaking. |
| 67300 mi US $760 |
Transmission and AC cooler were leaking (small puddle of coolant noticed near front of passenger side). Had shop replace with "improved" ford OEM part. |
| 88000 mi US $117 |
Upgraded PCM software to correct flaws in two technical service bulletins |
| 90000 mi US $60 |
Replaced the OSS sensor |
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Replaced axle due to failed inner CV. Boot was damaged and CV grease was lost. Repair may have been unnecessary if CV tear was caught and boot was replaced. |
| 171000 mi US $50 |
The transmission cooler failed and had to be replaced. |
| 18600 mi C $42 |
New calbration from Ford |
2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $100 |
both front axle seals were leaking, replaced under Ford Certified warranty, paid 100 deductible |
| 102000 mi US $700 |
Transmission fluid leak, replaced oil cooler. Car had symptoms of transmission shuddering/slipping. |
| 122000 mi | Car would occasionally slip into "lim home" mode. Some transmission jerkiness. Advised there was a Ford technical service bulletin that was related to problem |
| 54700 mi | The passenger-side output seal on the PTU (power takeoff unit) started to leak transmission fluid. The PTU is specific to the AWD models, and there is a service bulletin re: this specific issue. |
| 63000 mi | Shifts too hard |
| 94000 mi | Transmission failed. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 98580 mi C $2300 |
Car would not drive in forwards. |
| 210000 mi US $750 |
Slipping Tranny |
| 81000 mi US $515 |
Transmission speed sensor. Output, I think |
| 95000 mi US $4098 |
Transmission needed a full rebuild. Clutch packs replaced. Input speed sensor possibly at fault. |
| 104000 mi US $1916 |
THE RIGHT FRONT POWER TRANSFER UNIT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL IS LEAKING. REPLACED RIGHT FRONT POWER TRANSFER UNIT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 09-25-7. [seal damaged when transmission rebuilt] |
| 45000 mi US $200 |
Right PTU seal was leaking |
| 92000 mi US $150 |
Transmission leaking fluid. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Transfer case leaking. |
| 58400 mi US $1000 |
Replaced leaking left differential seal. |
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Transmission cooler started leaking. Replaced part that is a combination transmission cooler and AC condenser. |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
Axle seal leak; seal replaced. |
| 94800 mi US $100 |
Transmission fluid was leaking from the AC condessor. Replaced the condensor. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Front axle seal was leaking. Repaired under extended warranty. |
| 24000 mi | A roaring noise highway speed (install SOP Shaft and bearing) Cause 25201: Intermediate shaft bearing Noisey code 42 NVH diag, repl RF HalfShaft, repl intermediate shaft seal and deflector, top off trans, reroad. 1 8A8Z * 3B436* B Shaft - front axle |
| 65000 mi US $600 |
A leak from the transmission cooler. Change ac condensor/ transmission cooler. Also had to recover A/C system freon and vacuum the system. |
| 78000 mi US $1701 |
THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT WENT INTO OVER DRIVE , THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON: DEALER REMOVED TRANS PAN SIDE COVER,REMOVED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY & VALVE BODY. REPLACED BOTH TSS & OSS SENSORS. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE (FLUSH SYSTEM) |
| 88800 mi US $1362 |
WHEN DRIVING IN OD SHIFTS DO NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. Dealer COULD NOT DUPLICATE.NO LEAKS.NO DTCS,NO SSM OR TSB. However, dealer FOUND ONLY PCM CALIBRATION UPDATE. |
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