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2010 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)
Other (8%)
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 331 repairs.
2010 Ford Taurus transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Shift problem. Unable to replicate. Oil leak in ptu in awd system. Small leak not repaired. |
| 8000 mi | Transmission slips out of gear, intermittent issue, 3 times in 5 months, that dealer cannot replicate and Ford not sure what to do about or don't know how to diagnose. Forums indicate common issue. |
| 110000 mi US $50 |
replaced PTU transfer case |
| 50000 mi | Transmission dropped out of gear momentarily under acceleration. Transmission valve body TSB was applied. TSB 11-12-10 - Replaced two valve body separator plates and removed a check ball. Very intermittent and has occurred a few times since. |
| 52000 mi US $1850 |
Failure of AWD Power Take-off Unit. New PTU installed. |
| 55000 mi US $830 |
Transmission dropping out of gear. Transmission range sensor replaced, and seems to have resolved the problem. |
| 47800 mi | PTU was replaced in the transmission. Might have been caused by improper towing. |
| 11000 mi | TSB 11-5-6 |
| 22000 mi | speed sensors replaced |
| 21000 mi | Update transmission software. Ford TSB covers it, common problem, warranty. |
| 16000 mi | Car had a rough downshift problem. I had never reported it but I decided to ask the dealer about it. They checked and there was a TSB to reflash the transmission computer. They did the reflash and the repair was successful. |
| 35000 mi | Car exhibited a harsh bump after stopping for a light and trying to restart. The shop performed TSB 11-08-21. |
| 29000 mi | Shift handle rotates slightly left and right. Loose. Must replace entire shift handle as there is no way to tighten. Built as all 1 piece. |
| 32300 mi | Shift lever loose. Shifter replaced. |
| 252000 mi US $100 |
correct a vibration ujoint to Rear drive |
| 27300 mi | Sluggish accelerator and harsh bump from transmission. Replaced Separator Plate per TSB. Plate and gasket assembly. |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi | Engine would lug at 1300 rpms at 30-45 mph rather than downshift smoothly. |
| 33500 mi | ECM flashed with updates |
| 14000 mi | Transmission delay between gear 1 and 2. |
| 10700 mi | Inconsistent power going thru 40 mph (up and down), actually feel a pump. Also get the bump/drop as tranny goes to zero. At times when press on gas pedal the transmission doesn't respond with any power for seconds. |
| 22000 mi | Old issue of transmission slipping and slamming into gear...previous attempt with reflash nto effective...now applied TSB 11-5-6 and seemingly all is well...time will validate. |
| 70300 mi | Began having issue with torque converted "shudder" at about 69K miles...took to transmission shop...they suggested since I would be trading the car in another three months NOT to repair it as issue was relatively minor. Will not repair. |
| 4000 mi | Transmission slip/hitch between 1st and second gear at very low speed and/or from a 'rolling' takeoff |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $202 |
On occasion the transmission would slip from a dead stop. They reprogrammed the transmission, seems fine now. |
| 39060 mi | Had leak in ptu, dealer replaced seals and so far so good, .....also, car has some kind of transmission trouble, banging into gear, slipping and sometimes surging, dealer said come back when it gets worst. Not repaired. |
| 23760 mi | I Checked fluid level seemed low. Slipping going uphill with 4 passengers. Dealer road tested did not feel anything out of ordinary, checked fluid level it was OK. |
| 28100 mi | Replace the Power transfer unit (PTU). |
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