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2012 Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (30%)

Other (8%)

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2012 Ford Taurus body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48800 mi replaced the 2 roof trim pieces because when they got wet they turned white. Dealer broke one of the pieces. Said that they were going to replace but never did. Driver seat cover comes loose at the front clip. It has been repaired 3 times already with no luck. 
52000 mi

US $200
Replaced seat cushion because cover wouldn't stay on 
66300 mi

US $400
The chrome around the taillights is coming off again. This will be the 3rd set of taillights counting the original lights 

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2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

280 mi Steering wheel leather stitching came off, Gear shifter leather peeled off, rear leather seat cover sag. rear trunk lid out of alignment, B pillar cover on passenger front door scratched from inside. Headlamp fogging in rainy day Moisture inside drivers side headlamp. Vehicle still vibrates above 70mph. 
4000 mi Trunk lid edge rubs with rear bumper cover. Trunk lid need to be adjusted and rear bumper cover partial repaint. 
5700 mi Water and dirt leak at rear lower door seal. Ford TSB replace all door seals.  Trunk lid rubbed with rear bumper cover, readjust rear trunk but issue persist. 
9000 mi rust under both rear door Leather cover detached from front passenger seat touch up the areas where paint has been rubbed off. Can't do anything, design defect. 
30000 mi shifter chrome bezel peeled. dealer replaced entire shifter knob. 

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2012 Ford Taurus Body Problems

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