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Ford Taurus X repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 219 repairs.
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Ford Taurus X engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

86700 mi

US $350
Check Engine light on repeatedly with slight rough idle. Performed TSB for updated VCT phaser assemblies. 

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2009 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

114000 mi

US $35
Loose Gas Cap light on dash. Gasket dried up. Replacement made warning light go away 
207000 mi

US $200
Lower Radiator hose leak 

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2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

72208 mi ECM issue caused multiple coils to burn out. Replaced ECM, all coils/plugs. Repaired under 100k emissions warranty. 
122000 mi

US $20
Misfire code reported on a single fuel injector. Replaced wiring harness to the fuel injector. 
136000 mi

US $100
Replaced fuel injectors to correct misfires 
237000 mi

US $50
Engine miss with P0202 code, fuel injector #2. Removed upper intake and fuel rail, replaced #2 injector with junk yard part, new O-rings and intake gaskets. While in there, replaced all spark plugs. Now runs great and getting 3 MPG better. 
247000 mi

US $65
#5 coil disintegrated causing engine mis which initially felt like a transmission slip, until it threw a engine code. Replaced spark plug and coil. 
120000 mi

US $25
Throttle Plate Position Sensor failed. 
59700 mi

US $250
Computer went out which blew a couple of coils. Dealer repaired and then the cat went out a couple days later. All, but $250 was covered under Emissions Warranty. Otherwise it would have been $2k+ 
64000 mi

US $600
Ignition lock tumbler failed. Tumbler bound up so key couldnot be turned. 
24000 mi Intermittent chirping noise coming from engine on cold start. Could not determine the source, so no repair. 
86700 mi

US $60
Battery failed causing the the car's computer to fail. $120 for battery, $60 for reflash. 

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2008 Ford Taurus X 4dr Wagon

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

100000 mi

US $200
Transmission speed sensor bad 
70000 mi

US $600
Radiator 
105800 mi

US $485
Replaced a fuel injector. 
120000 mi

US $522
Sensor replacement 
114900 mi

US $170
Replaced accessory belts as the main serpentine belt had cracks in its ribs. 
24000 mi TSB 08-26-13 01/05/09 HARSH DRIVELINE CLUNK FELT AT LOW SPEED - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) - STOP AND GO DRIVING ON TIP-IN (COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT) 
88800 mi

US $900
OD SHIFTS DO NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. Conclusion: Vehicle will stumble and misfire. All related to defect ignition coils. Replaced 3 ignition coils. Dealer moved the 3 old working coils to the front, in case they fail in the future. 
33000 mi Strange abrupt shifting, found TSB that described the problem and solution. Went to dealer armed with TSB and they re-calibrated the tranny software. Car shifts much better now, we are happy so far. Re-calibrated transmission. Improved operation significantly. 
24591 mi Check engine light came on. Code P0022. Dealer unable to find cause of problem after going thru checklist. Reset light. No further problem. Recieved check engine light for code P0022. Deeler could not locate cause. 
26700 mi Check engine light came on and idle was not right. Dealer said air intake sesnosr was dirty. Cleaned it and problem was resolved.  Check engine light came on and idle was not right. Dealer said air intake sesnosr was dirty. Cleaned it and problem was resolved. 
41500 mi Engine light came on; would not go off. Dealer replaced "phasers" per Tech Svc Bulletin 110601. Engine light came on; would not go off. Dealer replaced "phasers" per Tech Svc Bulletin 110601. 
48000 mi car jerks when shifting from first to second and second to third dealer tried to recalibrate computer 
49000 mi the problem didn't show up for the mechanics, and no history of the problem showed on the computer...therefore, in their eyes it didn't happen 
112220 mi The car died. Engine coolant leaking into engine and transmission! Estimate $2000 just to diagnose problem, possibly needed new engine. Sold for scrap. 
94800 mi

US $100
While replacing AC condensor a hole in the radiator was noticed/caused. Replaced radiator. 
100000 mi

US $100
Heater stopped working and diagnosed as the water pump. Here are the details from the dealer: -WARRANTY Done 14E04 REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMED THE PCM -EXT. SVC. CONTRACT Done HEAT IS NOT WORKING - TEMP GAUGE IS HIGH REL 
115000 mi

US $50
Overdrive button broke off gearshift. 
140000 mi

US $453
Fuel injector #5 was bad and #7 was leaking. Both were replaced. 

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