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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.
Coolant hose in rear heater core leaking. Dealer wanted to replace entire rear lines from front to back for $2200. Another shop replaced leaking rubber hoses only and fixed problem.
45999 mi
US $49
Replaced purge valve (emissions system) to correct check engine light.
36000 mi
Exhaust fumes were leaking into the cabin of the car. Ford proposed a $600 fix, but when I googled the problem, I found it to be widespread and apparently the $600 fix does not work. Therefore, we traded the car.
3000 mi
While idling in a parking lot, got "high coolant temp, low oil pressure, 4wd system failure, stability system failure" and other errors. After shutting off, vehicle would not start. After resting for 15 minutes, vehicle finally restarted.
8000 mi
Belt noise was getting loud. I showed the dealer the noise when I pulled in. 2 days later, it mysteriously wasn't making the noise any more and the dealer "did nothing." It still makes the noise on really rainy days.
19600 mi
Exhaust fumes entering vehicle on hard acceleration.
Fumes are now better but problem not eliminated
51000 mi
US $1350
engine mounts replaced. Transmission still slams into gears. Repairs shop says transmission is "fine"
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