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Ford Taurus repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
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 1867 repairs.
Ford Taurus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 355 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3000 mi | replaced keyless entry touchpad on door |
2015 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $300 |
The air diverter only blew air on the windshield. Removed entire dashboard to replace the air diverter. |
| 85000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced windshield washer pump |
2014 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | Small, interior fan, in dash near windshield collected dust to the point of becoming out of balance causing vibrations and "buzzing" noises. I was told that his is a common issue among all newer Ford vehicles. |
| 43440 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer fluid pump replaced |
2014 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| kept getting a low battery alert but that was not the case just a glitch in one of the chips |
| 31000 mi | Windshield washer motor replaced. Under factory warranty. |
| 38000 mi US $50 |
HVAC (Sony Head unit) power button became unresponsive and did not work. Dealer replaced FCIM and works now Memory seat buttons stopped working. Dealer replaced DSM - drivers seat module and working now |
2014 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5100 mi | Navigation screen / computer went haywire |
| 15000 mi | Broken plate lamps. The bulbs were plate light assemblies that were of a problematic design—recalled. Entire housings was swapped out. If it took the tech more than 15 minutes I’d be surprised. |
| 2000 mi | navigation did not work correctly. car "icon" was not on the "road" on the map. the rebooted the system and now it works. |
| 13000 mi | The information for the navigation wouldn't "download" the screen said "loading navigation" for a 3 hour trip, even if I turned the car off Ambient lighting keeps reverting back to factory default setting of blue. will stay on a chosen color for more than a couple of weeks. |
| 26100 mi | there was a module update for the ambient lighting returning to default. Sync system update |
| 112000 mi | Nav working incorrectly. Showing car off the road. Rear camera works intermittently. They wanted $600 for a camera. Not paying $600 for a camera that doesn't last |
2013 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 35000 mi | Windshield washer motor rusted and quit working, replaced under warranty. |
2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Overhead light would not turn on. |
| 34000 mi | Battery replaced under warranty Replace backup camera; moisture got inside and fogged view. |
| 43000 mi US $25 |
Replaced battery again. Dealer informed me that the previous battery was 6 weeks out of warranty. Replaced w/ battery from Walmart at significant discount from what dealer quoted. Suspect that leaving GPS plugged in killed the battery; car was not driven for 2 weeks. |
| 6700 mi | Fuel tank sending unit failed, check engine light came on. Wasn't reporting proper fuel tank level |
| 64000 mi US $23 |
Blend Actuator motor for passenger side failed. Was blowing out hot air instead of AC. |
| 5300 mi | Car battery went dead, dealer warrantied. |
| 34000 mi | Gurgling noise present sometimes, along with occasionally musty smell. AC drain line was plugged up. |
| 31000 mi US $100 |
Malfunction of electronics due to battery failure. |
| 15000 mi | Battery was tested as defective and replaced. Replaced without me asking them to since under warranty and already in the shop for another problem |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
One of the HID headlights burnt out. Bought oem quality OSRAM replacement bulbs and now its MONEY. Cheap amazon bulbs burnt out too so thats why I went with the $200 OSRAMS |
| 44000 mi | Car barely starts. Battery replaced under warranty even though it was only 1.5 years old |
| 59000 mi US $40 |
Windshield wipers dont fully turn off for sometimes days. Will intermittently swipe every 30 seconds or so. Solution is to replace turn signal/wiper stalk. |
| 63000 mi US $99 |
4TH battery installed in this car. They have averaged 1.5 years a piece. All motorcraft batteries. Decided to put interstate battery in this time since car wouldn't start. |
| 50000 mi US $173 |
When the push button start was pressed the car would barely start. The dealership determined that I needed a new car battery. The dealership replaced the battery. The car now starts normally. |
| 59000 mi | The engine would barely turn over. The dealer checked the battery and determined the battery needed to replaced again. The last time the battery was replaced was June 2014. |
| 84000 mi | Overtime I noticed the car was "sluggishly" starting. One morning I had to have my car jump started. After I got my car jump started I took the car to the dealership and they determined I needed a new battery. |
| 17600 mi | Rear camera malfunctioning. Remote start malfunctioning. |
| 23000 mi | Remote start system |
| 17000 mi | Driver door would not lock. Pin would go down but actuator was at fault. |
2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $130 |
After getting car out of 6 month storage the car battery would not turn the engine over on the second trip after storage. Battery was the original one, 7 years old. Dealer replaced it and the car is running well. |
2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77914 mi US $936 |
Radio would intermittently blink off and on. It was reprogrammed. |
| 27000 mi | A/C problems. Been having same issue since July 2012. A/C will stop blowing cold air for a few seconds and then will start blowing cool again.Fan blower goes up and down like a rolling sound. |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Backup camera was murky and streaking. Camera was replaced. |
| 79000 mi | Rear License plate light holder corroded. |
| 80300 mi US $88 |
Windshield wiper reservoir pump motor failed |
| 86200 mi US $100 |
Driver side door keypad inop |
| 24000 mi | cross traffic system fault error 911 assistance stopped on sync, entertainment unavailable and had to let car sit for short time and then all systems came back on. |
| 65000 mi US $50 |
Center elevated brake light LED strip became dim, replaced under extended warranty for $50 deductible. |
| 67000 mi | Navigation system did not provide an accurate position. GPS module was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 52000 mi | Car would start and drive without the key fob in the car. Dealer could not duplicate the issue. Dealer reset ecm/computer. |
| 13000 mi | License plate bulbs moisture intrusion to bulb housing. Corrosion of contactor, bulb blown. Repaired under warranty with dealer level approval. Part in stock estimated time 10-15 minutes most of which was approval and paperwork. |
| 28000 mi | Drivers side heated seat. During activation of drivers heated seat a hot spot on rear thigh. Didn't burn through cushion. Dealer testing determined heating element pad was defective. Removed and replaced under warranty. |
| 16000 mi | HVAC Module failed and needed replaced to bring AC temp down to the 40's F on "max" and also to enable the heated seats to work. Backup camera had more pixel quality and black lines developing. The camera was deemed in failure mode, and was replaced under warranty. |
| 19200 mi | 11/7/2016 - Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) replaced due to glitches (freezing, bugs) in interface / touch screen (covered free under extended APIM warranty program). |
| 20000 mi | Heated Seats repaired - New HVAC Module (the module from 9/21 must have been bad from the factory?) |
| 27316 mi | The car would not lock whether tried manually or with the fob. The lights would flash and the horn would sound as if the doors locked, but they wouldn't lock. Additionally, the trunk could not be opened manually or with the fob. The diagnosis: fuse #27 (20 amp mini fuse) in the driver's side interior fuse box blew. Replacing the fuse corrected the problem. |
| 51000 mi US $18 |
Rear license plate lamp assemblies replaced (the plastic tabs became brittle and broke, but the lamps were fine). Replaced as complete OEM assemblies (there are 2). |
2013 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
288-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40300 mi C $269 |
Battery was completely dead and required a boost. Called Ford Roadside Service and tow truck was here in 5 minutes Had new battery replaced at dealer at my cost Not under warranty |
2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi US $100 |
Disconnection of rear lights from break lights. Break lights did not illuminate noticeably when pressing on the breaks |
| 6000 mi | The A/C system was not blowing cold air even with the unit set to MAX. The dealers checked the system and found it to be low and recharged the system. They also added a dye to the system so they can see if any leaks are present. |
| 40000 mi | Front side marker lites replace sockets and bulbs. |
| 47000 mi US $400 |
A/C Recharge (needed) and intercooler cleaning (preventative) |
2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10 mi | Front passenger power seat motor squeals loudly. Ordered new seat motor and track. front passenger power seat motor squeals. Repair under warranty. |
| 1000 mi | Power seat motor and track replaced. |
| 8200 mi | Sync completely died, radio switching l/R speakers randomly. Sync system died. Buttons not responding. USB and Aux jack not working. |
| 13000 mi | Sync died for second time. Reset sync module. Problem comes back after 2 weeks after reset. Dealer could not do anything because hardware passed self test and software up to date. |
| 16000 mi | sync module need to reset, bluetooth not functioning... |
| 35200 mi | Sync always in privacy mode, can't receive phone call through Bluetooth. |
| 23200 mi | Cruise control when set, and needing to slow down, vehicle would downshift hard. Re-flashed computer, fixed. |
| 32000 mi | Blowing hot air climbing small hill. Previous dealership visit claimed no problem found, revisit found AC very low. |
| 40000 mi US $160 |
Slow cranking but always started. Battery replaced and back to normal. |
| 28200 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer pump was INOP. I replaced it with OEM parts in less than an hour. |
2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Replaced 3 faulty TPMS sensors. |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37000 mi US $28 |
Replaced sensor on rain sensing wipers. |
| 35500 mi | Battery failed load test. Replaced under warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $20 |
Replaced Passenger side HVAC blend door. |
| 90000 mi US $160 |
Climate control fan failed to run at all on a 90+ late Friday afternoon in July. Diagnosed as a bad blower motor resistor. $135 from Ford, delivered Monday. Also replaced cabin air filter for $25 while I was at it. |
| 122000 mi US $120 |
The car is a 2011 and the battery was original. Noticed that it was starting harder. Also had a dead battery after sitting for a few days, dirty terminals and a cracked case may have been the culprit. Decided to replace it before winter. |
| 27800 mi | Rear (reverse mode) proximity audio warning and cross traffic audio warning alarm only, function was ok though. Replaced alarm speaker in rear. 2 days--awaiting part. |
| 36000 mi US $110 |
Original battery needed replacement. Car would not start in cold weather. |
| 43500 mi US $100 |
Replaced blend door actuator (drivers side) |
| 58280 mi C $160 |
Battery died. Needed replacement. |
| 61480 mi C $150 |
Climate controls did not respond to user input (would blow cold air when temp. raised). Also, system would not blow air to one (passenger) side of the car. |
| 18000 mi | Problems with radio. |
| 26000 mi | Sync update for voice recognition issues |
| 29300 mi | blend door motor clicking, replaced under warranty. |
| 33000 mi | battery had gone dead twice. Battery tested low charge but good at dealer. Car needs to be driven more often according to dealer. No charge for the diagnostic. |
| 36100 mi US $175 |
Original factory battery wouldn't hold any longer. It lasted 4 years. Bought a new battery and replaced it myself. |
| 1000 mi | Sync module replaced for problems with phone. Sync module was replaced by dealer. |
| 3000 mi | Ford BLIS system was not working Blue Tooth working intermittently |
| 32000 mi | Bad battery. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Rear sunshade would not operate |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $136 |
Replace tpms sensor and rebalance tire. |
| 243000 mi US $350 |
Starter motor had become weak over the past month and finally died. |
| 26700 mi | Fan speed does not change when AUTO selected. |
| 35000 mi US $500 |
SwitchING from exterior air to internal air caused clicking. Replaced gate motor. |
| 35800 mi | Electrical problem with brake lights. |
| 45000 mi US $250 |
They said battery was weak. Replaced battery at owner's expense. Car only 2 years old. Other work was routine maintenance--change oil & filter. |
| 28000 mi | Gas gauge and Miles Until Empty changed inaccurately |
| 25000 mi | Blind spot Indicator worked erratically. |
| 30000 mi | Backup warning working erratically. |
| 32300 mi | Backup warning system: Now that the cold weather is here, the system "sees" the cloud of water vapor from the exhaust, thinks it's a person/car, and sounds the alarm. |
| 62300 mi US $210 |
CLICKING NOISE IN DASH Replaced blend door actuator |
| 15000 mi | A/C would blow hot/humid air on slowing down. Sensor replaced under warranty and now works fine. |
| 19800 mi | rear door lock actuator failed. Replace under warranty. |
| 1000 mi | Fuel gauge not accurate. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Blis (Blind Spot Indicator) not available at times. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Have only had car back 1 day so unable to know if problems will occur again. |
| 15200 mi | SYNC functions quit working, no phone, no USB memory stick music files would play, no SYNC services, no 911 Assist. |
| 16000 mi | SYNC for the second time stopped accepting voice control for music playing. Disconnecting battery cable for a few minutes got things working again. |
| 32800 mi | Blind spot / cross traffic giving false alarms. |
| 6000 mi | External temperature sensor was recording temperature 10+ degrees above normal. Dealer replaced external sensor. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced fiber optic harness to driver's door light and exterior temperature sensor. |
| 64000 mi US $100 |
The driver's side seat heating element failed. This was the second time. |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36260 mi | Trunk release button on back bumper stopped working |
| 49000 mi | Rear backup camera was defective and replaced under Ford extended warranty. |
| 58500 mi US $400 |
Replaced window lock |
| 15800 mi | Battery died. Road side assistance jump-started the car. Took it straight to the dealership and battery was promptly replaced. I was warned about the battery on a previous visit and was offered replacement but I did not have time back then. |
| 21580 mi | Battery died exactly one year after installation (AC Delco) |
| 35340 mi ﷼200 |
The hot cold air mixer (not sure about the name) wasn't working properly, produced several moderately loud ticking sounds at startup |
| 81000 mi US $300 |
Vent motor |
| 4000 mi | a/c seems to cycle off and then back on every 10 seconds or so. I cannot get the a/c to run constantly even though the cabin temp is above 85 degrees. |
| 8000 mi | Back in dealership for same problem. A/C cycling problem. I've just accepted the fact that this particular A/C system on the 2011 Ford Taurus is (normal). I don't like it though. Its still not what a normal auto system should be. |
| 20000 mi | Thr dealer keeps saying the system is operating normally. The vent temp is never below 45-40 degrees. Thre compressor cuts on and off every 10 seconds or so. Contacted FORD and they want to car back to the dealer. Taking back in . |
| 21100 mi | took the car to another Ford dealer. The reflashed the PCM. Other than that, thats all they did. I still believe the A/C system doesn't operate right. The compressor still cuts off when I brake the car at stop lights. Ford gave me an ESP. |
| 20000 mi US $340 |
A small motor that opens and shuts a damper in the vent system failed. I could not get any warm air out because the vent was closed. Ford issued me an ESP but was told the vent motor was not covered by the ESP.....go figure.. |
| 43000 mi US $37 |
Right rear brake light replaced . I |
2011 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 34400 mi US $3 |
Tailights keep burning out, about every 3 months, a taillight is being replaced. |
| 36980 mi | 3rd brake light separated from rear window connection. rear window and 3rd brake light replaced |
2010 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi | radio is powering on and off by itself |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi US $135 |
This was to replace the original battery which went bad |
| 13000 mi | AC blend valve actuator. |
| 18000 mi | No heat at idle - cause air in system. |
| 35000 mi | The BLIS system was giving false notification of a vehicle present in the blind spot when nothing was there. |
| 46800 mi US $100 |
The "Blend door" actuator quit working and had to be replaced. The symptoms were cold air coming from 2 left vents and warm air coming from 2 right vents when system in single mode. No way to change this. |
| 66000 mi US $125 |
Replaced starter. |
| 51000 mi US $124 |
Replacede faulty battery |
| 7000 mi | The third brake light was attached to the top of the rear window. Both the light and the housing fell off. It took 3 days in the shop for the glue to set and how it is not straight. |
| 20200 mi | Bad motor assembly - A/C door actuator (outside recirculation). There was a banging inside the blend box on startup because the motor was shorting out and causing the noise. |
| 11000 mi | Blind Spot System malfunctioned Passenger side mirror malfunctions when using driver memory function on seats |
| 13000 mi | Blind spot and cross traffic system failed again. Dealership follows TSB and relubed connections on mirror. |
| 59000 mi US $98 |
Blend door clicking |
| 45000 mi US $50 |
AC blend door bad, was making a clicking noise. Under Ford extended warranty, $50 deductible. |
| 94000 mi US $50 |
Replaced memory module for seats/mirrors - under extended warranty |
| 3000 mi | Adaptive Cruise Control Reprogram |
| 11000 mi | Climate, radio nav unit locked up. unable to turnoff/down the volume or change climate features, or nav |
| 11000 mi US $62 |
Blind spot system was picking up everything |
| 80200 mi US $25 |
HVAC blend door actuator broke. |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
passenger side blend door remove and replace - covered under extended warranty - $100 deductible combined with right side front wheel bearing I had replaced at the same time. |
| 6000 mi | Heater had air blockage in circulation system. |
| 56700 mi US $100 |
Blend door actuator on passenger side. Apparently a common problem. |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
Another server motor for the Blend door, the 'middle' one this time rather than the one behind the glove box. |
| 6820 mi | Adaptive cruise and collision warning system stopped working. Overnight in shop. I had to pay for a rental---not happy about that. ECU was reflashed. |
| 27000 mi | blend-door actuator for fresh, recirc |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25200 mi | Cold air on passenger side from floor and vent when heat ok on driver side. requires new damper motor to be installed |
| 74400 mi C $350 |
recall for rear plate |
| 28000 mi US $170 |
Battery died without warning. |
| 32000 mi US $180 |
needed new gear in ac |
| 36700 mi | a/c heater blend door actuator malfunction |
| 58000 mi US $280 |
Sync system would not work right. Never would understand us, would not connect. |
| 28000 mi | One of the vent door motor gears broke. |
| 84000 mi US $40 |
Changed broken actuator on climate control door |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Left turn signal failure to return after straiting the turn. |
| 15000 mi | Both remotes quit working and had to be reprogrammed. TSB for this. Find out how to start car when remote does not work. We were in parking lot trying to figure this out. They hide it well. Under warranty. |
| 35500 mi | Automatic temperature control fresh air door motor failed. It was replaced under new car warranty. |
| 40700 mi US $200 |
Blocker door motor failed preventing a/c from working on passenger side |
| 99000 mi US $315 |
Mixing valve failed for second time |
| 69000 mi US $250 |
Power door lock on rear right door would not operate with key fob remote. |
| 39700 mi | Blend door solenoid failed causing cold air only to blow out the passenger side. |
| 49000 mi | keyless entry system fault |
| 56300 mi | no range on remote |
| 62000 mi | Button to open trunk worked intermittently. trunk opening button by license plate intermittent |
| 67000 mi | trunk opening button by license plate intermitten |
| 24900 mi | Battery struggled during cold weather. Diagnostics showed replacement needed. Warranty covered. |
| 27000 mi US $95 |
AC recirculating actuator failed. |
| 46000 mi US $110 |
Blend door actuator making noise and had to be replaced. |
| 2000 mi | Lens cover on radio very badly scratched on delivery. Dealer says this is a common issue and they have to replace the whole radio. They ordered a new radio to find that the lens on that was worse yet. Still not resolved. |
| 25000 mi | When put in reverse backup alarm sounded intermitently even though there was nothing in the rear. Took the car twice because they could not replicate the noise. Backup sensor replaced without painting it, they said warranty did not cover it. |
| 79500 mi US $500 |
Back up sensor noise indicator was broken |
| 80200 mi US $50 |
Blend door motor |
| 19000 mi | Speedometer reads incorrectly and sticks. Driving 40, speedometer reads 120 automatic sunroof and window openers activated unexpectedly. Dealer said driver caused it. Driver watched it happen on second occasion with no input. Dealer had to remove feature from computer to fix. |
| 19000 mi | Traded in the car with faulty speedometer. |
| 4372 mi | Blind Spot on left side info "unavailable" until car is shut off several times. No updates available and no work performed under warranty |
| 27700 mi | SIRUS Radio disconnected, plus issues with paired phone. Main issue was with the expanded services of the optional "travel Link" that includes Weather 5 days, Weather Radar Map, Fuel Prices that would not re-activate on the GPS screen. |
| 41300 mi | Replaced both rear license plate lamps that were shorted |
| 5000 mi | Hooting/scraping noise from A/C Temperature door when cabin temp adjusted. |
| 2700 mi | Instrument Cluster problem. Numerous warning icons chimed simultaneously including service engine, ABS, Charging system, engine coolant temp, low tire press, etc. Entire cluster was replaced by manufacturer. |
| 4000 mi | Original problem with instrument cluster continues and is now thought to be related to problem with cruise control module. Am waiting for replacement module. Began Lemon Law procedure. Problem has been a continuing one involving instrument cluster making bogus reports. Waiting now for new cruise control module thought to be the villain. Meanwhile Lemon Law has been initiated. |
| 7000 mi | Ordered part, cruise control module, was replaced on 16 July. No recurring problems since that date. If none by 8 August will settle Lemon Law with Ford Co. by keeping car, asking for extended maintenance agreements. |
| 23000 mi | We hear a short series of 7 or 8 knocks in the center of the console. Thought it might be in radio or in A/C |
| 81000 mi US $600 |
The back 2 power windows started to struggle going down and coming back up. Regulators needed replaced and the windows lubed up a bit. |
| 6000 mi | All 4 rear taillights replaced |
| 12500 mi | Vehicle had special multi-contour seats that vibrate massage drive and fron passenger. Passenger seat massage system froze in on position and developed large lump in seat. Seat was replaced by ford |
| 83800 mi US $155 |
Loud clicking noise from broken tooth on plastic gear on recirc/fresh actuator behind passenger vent. Part was $24, new cabin filter $25 labor $90. Problem resolved. Labor ~ 1 hour. |
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Ac condenser leak. Ac condenser replaced by myself. Parts and labor which included dye test at shop and charge was about 500 because I replaced condenser myself. Quoted about 1100 if done at the shop. |
| 27000 mi | Replace side marker/turn signal bulb front drivers side. Bumper had to be lowered. |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9920 mi | Drivers side Blind spot Information System "Bliss". "cross traffic system fault" & "Blind spot system fault" showing up on dash. |
| 15500 mi | DS&PS Windows fully opened&sunroof parcel open while car is parked.Happened 3 times.Scanned Vehicle for fault codes related to system. No codes found. Contacted hotline for assistance,still could not fault system.Disabled global opening |
| 23760 mi | USB port malfunction Sync update - repairs Ipod was not Syncing properly Installed AR3T14D212AF : APIM Installed AGIZ 14D202 A : Cable ASY. Perform master reset -USB Still not working Checked oasis Found TSB 12-09-06 Performed module prog. Replace heater door actuator. Had a ticking sound in dash tought to be DVD player. Motorcraft YH-1779 Blend Door Actuator Motor. |
| 33480 mi C $179 |
Software Application & Map Update |
| 90000 mi US $12 |
Passenger and rear was putting out cold air only. Replaced YH-1779 blend door actuator motor. |
| 184000 mi US $22 |
Blend door motor was skipping gears making a clunking sound. Replaced YH-1779 blend door actuator motor. |
| 81000 mi US $202 |
Passenger side had no heat, they replaced part that varies the temp on that side |
| 36000 mi | sync system had to be reset. |
| 48700 mi C $90 |
Blend door motor gear stripped |
| 24180 mi | drivers door lock switch won't lock or unlock door, after car locks doors at 20km per hour, will with passenger door switch and key fob, open door with handle and everything ok, replaced door switch..Same thing happening. |
2010 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 7440 mi | Front left orange LED in headlight burned out and required replacement, shop kept car for two days waiting for part. Part installed and working properly with nothing further to report. |
| 13640 mi | Air conditioning: car not equipped with dual climate, left half vents give hot air output regardless of settings. Repaired by dealer. |
2009 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $90 |
drivers side seat heater failed |
| 59800 mi US $30 |
The motor assembly for the fresh air/recirculate door required replacement. |
| 97000 mi US $20 |
The blender activator motor gear had stripped and would click. Very common problem with these cars. Trivial to change the part -- however, it would be better without a plastic gear that wouldn't strip. |
| 97500 mi US $20 |
Replaced Blend Door failed after 4 days using non-OEM part, so I replaced it again with OEM part. |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Drivers seat heater inoperative |
| 37000 mi | Replaced driver's side seat heater element, problem corrected. |
| 108000 mi US $35 |
Replaced A/C mode door actuator |
| 45000 mi US $110 |
clicking noise when heat or air was on. Bad inlet actuator valve was bad and was replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $266 |
Would not blow hot air at all. "B2267" Right side blend door actuator circuit fault. Replaced. |
| 40000 mi US $121 |
Ignition key came apart. |
| 89000 mi US $125 |
Pinched license plate light wires. Wires were replaced. |
| 87500 mi | Heated seats for both driver and passenger. Both units fully replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $150 |
Vent motor in dash |
| 25000 mi US $162 |
The battery had a bad cell. |
| 98300 mi US $100 |
Had to replace high side pressure transducer on a/c system likely damaged while replacing a/c condenser. |
| 72300 mi US $100 |
Right hand blend door actuator on Ac had to be replaced |
| 81200 mi US $100 |
Circuit sensor failure and replacement |
| 36000 mi US $127 |
A/c fan making a Loud noise, replaced fan assembly. Replaced re-circulation actuator fan. |
| 59300 mi US $500 |
Module which controls both the drivers and passenger seats failed and had to be replaced. |
| 18600 mi | - An A/C related part changed in the dash board was causing flapping noise (Under warrantee/free service contract) |
| 24800 mi | - Air compressor changed (under warrantee/free service contract) - Rear brake disks and pads changed (under warrantee/free service contract - Wiper blades changed (under warrantee/free service contract) |
| 69300 mi ¤2000 |
A/C compressor parts ordered but not installed (althought it was changed on 40,000 KM). Flapping motor in dashboard replaced twice earlier, but it seems that it's a defective thing & I have to pay around 250 US$ everytime problem appears because it's noisy. Changed belts as well. |
| 25000 mi | taillight and center brakelight |
| 208000 mi US $425 |
Leak in ac condenser on tranny side. Replacing condenser. |
| 123000 mi | the positive post on battery broke. The mechanic had to replace the battery and modify the factory clamp, which is large sheet metal and has a 90 deg bend over the edge of the battery, to just the 2 positive wires attached to a lead clamp. Since this time I have not had the random miss that has been occurring since 2013 when I bought the car |
| 12000 mi | Replaced defective heating element in driver's seat |
| 30100 mi | Driver heated seat not working. Part ordered. Previously ordered seat heating elements were installed |
| 18000 mi | Drivers door window was inop, Sun/Moon roof was inop, Mirror would not auto dim at night. Dealer replaced motor for drivers door window, and installed new mirror and new motor for sun/moon roof and then found that it was only a fuse for the mirror and sun/moon roof. |
| 69400 mi US $18 |
Actuator (located behind the glove box) that controls Re-circulating inside air or allowing outside air to come in had broken teeth. Not allowing it to work correctly. |
| 58000 mi US $325 |
Electric seat heater for passenger front seat failed; was replaced |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Driver's seat heater quit working. Had to replace unit. |
| 26134 mi | Digital display kept winking out and was not readable and sometimes disappeared altogether. Instrument cluster replaced by local dealer under factory warranty. |
| 75020 mi | Next day: Heated seat on passenger side not working. Element was open. |
| 104700 mi US $340 |
A/c blend door actuator was bad. Was replaced. |
| 40500 mi | Auto temperature control making noise and only drivers side cooling, passenger side blowing hot. Blend door and mixing door actuator replaced |
| 183000 mi US $167 |
Heat wasn't working properly. Mechanic couldn't find a problem. Brakes were pulsing. |
| 193000 mi US $40 |
Headlight bulb |
| 114000 mi US $6 |
High mount center brake light along with both license plate bulbs-- replaced bulbs. |
| 206000 mi US $150 |
AC High-Side Pressure Switch replaced. |
| 241000 mi US $30 |
2 Vent motors on passenger side replaced. |
| 34000 mi | Driver side seat heater replaced prior to delivery. |
| 113000 mi US $53 |
air door actuator replaced |
| 27000 mi | Right rear window very slow to go up, went down ok. Replaced motor and regulator. Banging noise behind glove box when hvac on. Replaced servo motor for heater door. |
| 39000 mi US $50 |
Heater/ac would only blow from dash vents. Would not blow from defroster vents or floor vents. |
| 64000 mi | Rear speaker channels drop out during stereo use. Power off/on restores channels. Happens in different audio modes. Need to replace head unit but I'm not in a hurry. EDIT: Turned out to not be the head unit, but amplifier. |
| 66000 mi US $105 |
Replaced amplifier for rear subwoofers with factory replacement. Located under trunk carpet. Unclip wiring harness, unscrew retaining bolts, remove, reverse to complete. Easy peasy. |
| 81000 mi US $988 |
Had been seeing an intermittent airbag light. Diagnosis was first to replace the airbag control module, then the clockspring in the steering column. These two repairs resolved the issue. ACM cost was $493. Clock spring assembly was $165.27. |
| 44000 mi | Driver and passenger heated seats wouldn't turn on |
| 71000 mi US $450 |
refresh Freon and some seals |
| 56000 mi US $287 |
Lighting for odometer and trip computer went out completely. Instrument panel replaced, got some assistance from Ford after complaining that this seems to be a common Taurus problem. Dealership and Ford did not communicate well. |
| 87500 mi US $550 |
Fresh air/inside air blend assembly Latch for electric trunk release intermittant |
| 88700 mi US $800 |
Alternator failure |
| 109000 mi US $10 |
Battery terminal harness corroded and replaced. Wear item (battery) also replaced concurrently. |
| 11000 mi | In dash digital display where the odometer and other read outs are went out and could hardly read what was displayed. Took into dealership, replaced with new display, good as new |
2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 14000 mi US $1 |
driver side heat element built in seat needed to be replaced |
| 19000 mi | replace passenger heater seat element |
| 20000 mi | air conditioning compressor too loud |
| 23000 mi US $42 |
sice 2008 my sync telephone will not allow me to terminate call by tapping steering whell button. only way to end call is to take eyes and hands off steering wheel and hit end call on nav screen. contary what fords states in ads , |
| 26000 mi | Told loud AC compressor not a problem. |
| 28000 mi | In dealership one week finally after 4 times there they made me leave car overnight and found yellow light on showing air bag driver side warning light. |
| 29000 mi | purchase with ads from ford stating sync will allow you to keep hands and eyes on road. However after being B>S> by dealer and ford for 3 years. i still cannot end phone call without taking eyes and hand off wheel. i need to touch screen CANNOT SHUT OFF CEL CALL USING STEERING WHEEL SYNC |
| 31000 mi | started when car was delivered new 3 years and ford states nothing can be done. i cannot hire a lawyer. |
| 33000 mi | left car 8;00am came back next day at 10;00am dealer and Ford said i need to take eyes and hands of steering wheel to end phone call. i am so P----. i purchased taurus for the sync safety driving. and they say that to me |
| 35300 mi US $160 |
replaced new battery |
| 78000 mi | Blower motor rheostat failed only fan speed 3-4 working replaced by myself for $12.00 wasnt worth time to leave at shop took 5 min to change |
| 135000 mi US $30 |
Heater fan speed relay |
| 42160 mi C $240 |
blend door actuator changed |
| 70060 mi C $140 |
dash, radio lights go on an off sporadically. Problem not yet resolved. Dealer ordering dimmer switch and will replace. Thinks that is the problem, but modules do not show an issue. Their test drive duplicated the problem. |
| 74700 mi C $300 |
Some resistor thing behind the dimmer switch was malfunctioning causing panel lights to go off occasionally. this was replaced -- after waiting weeks for a piece. Problem solved. |
| 84940 mi C $310 |
actuator burnt, had to be replaced |
| 39525 mi C $110 |
Passenger side plenum door actuator failed. |
| 4000 mi | One touch up/down stopped functioning after car was taken in for the 1st warranty item, replacement of the battery by the dealer which was determined to be defective. It was determined that the driver's window motor was faulty and the dealer replaced it. |
| 26700 mi US $55 |
Front passenger seat heaters stopped working. Dealer diagnosis found both heaters in seat inoperable. Both elements replaced. |
| 25200 mi | Battery failed and was replaced under waranty. This is battery #4. Excessive with only 25k on the car. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
seat heater element, covered under ext. warranty. brake light switch |
| 87040 mi C $241 |
Driver's heated seat element (bottom cushion) failed. Shop replaced with an aftermarket heating pad under the leather. |
2006 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 110100 mi C $220 |
The original alternator stop working and was replaced by a generic one /not a Ford original generator/. |
2006 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | Fan Blower Resistors burned out. Fan worked on High only. Warranty Repair |
| US $290 | Alternator (Includes Parts and Labor) |
| 143500 mi US $256 |
Charging System failure |
| 146000 mi US $150 |
Check Charging System light activated Take to shop to check charging system Battery defective (operating on reserve charge) Replaced battery with a new one |
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Damage driver power window motor. Replace with a new one from Ford, genuine part. |
| 89000 mi US $400 |
3rd starter for this taurus I have bought fords since 1969(total of 8) and i have had 4 tauruses and this taurus is the ONLY one . ford told me tough luck, no more ford for me |
| 89000 mi US $125 |
Replaced starter motor |
| 82460 mi C $420 |
Left front door glass came out of its track and would not raise properly. Regulator replaced. |
| 151200 mi US $75 |
A/C clutch replaced, a/c clutch only part |
2005 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 275000 mi US $1600 |
Ac compressor clutch failed |
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $85 |
Replaced rear wiper motor. |
2005 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $240 |
After car heated up, a/c would stop working. Replaced compressor coil. |
| 155500 mi US $500 |
water pump replacement. |
| 65000 mi US $275 |
Replace alternator A/C compressor clutch replaced. |
| 44000 mi US $140 |
Replaced a seized driver's door latch mechanism- had ceased to function due to exposure to the extremely cold outdoor temperatures. |
| 183000 mi US $401 |
I had to replace the starter. |
| 131000 mi US $150 |
Starter went bad. Weak cranking until it finally wouldn't turn over at all. Had car towed to my house where I replaced the starter. |
| 80000 mi US $320 |
A/C compressor begain to fail- had to repair it. Bought a new one for around $230 on ebay and had my friend replace my old one for around $60. Took 2 hours. New a/c coolant also had to be purchased, as new compressor did not come with any. |
| 142000 mi US $400 |
Wiring harness needed significant repair. Local shop repaired the issue. |
| 77000 mi US $300 |
Loss of power. Battery replaced. Changed out alternator. |
| 164300 mi US $60 |
The compressor was not kicking on, even if switch was jumpered. Replaced the 4-Wire Binary Switch. It is positioned near the exhaust so bears a lot of heat. New Part covered in protective heat shield fabric to prevent future failures. |
| 80252 mi | Bad a/c clutch coil, replaced a/c compressor /clutch assy. Just bought car as is from used car lot, after 20 minutes the a/c compressor does not recycle back on, the low press s/w is good, suspect may be overserviced with refridgerant, waiting for some gauges to ck hi side. any ideas from others. |
| 47000 mi | none yet although front speaker is blown |
| 67000 mi US $198 |
Alternator, fitted myself. Bought one with lifetime warranty. Changed battery at same time but at 67000 thats considered maintenance |
| 103000 mi US $750 |
Air conditioning compressor replacement and recharge |
| 86800 mi C $100 |
We bypassed the AC because the compressor seized and the serpentine belt broke. Car overheated. Repair would have cost over 1000.00 which we did not have. |
| 208000 mi | I am the second owner on my Taurus. It was originally a fleet vehicle driven by a relative who purchased it when the corporate lease was up. He has fixed the A/C twice, I'm reluctant to fix it based on estimates I've received and the blue book value of the car. |
2004 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 140900 mi C $525 |
REPLACED STARTER |
| 144020 mi C $625 |
BROKEN SEAL NEEDED REPLACING AND RECHARGING |
| 154000 mi | Starter was replaced |
| 79000 mi | I went in to have the air conditioner recharged and after 4 times they said they needed to find the leak and took the dash apart. They were not able to find the problem and did a poor job of putting everything back. New shop next spring. |
| 91000 mi US $528 |
Replaced compressor and a hose |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
New battery & new starter. |
2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 214000 mi | 215K mi but issues w/electrical wiring in steering wheel/ dashboard. Display constantly wrongly indicates driver and front passenger doors are ajar (blocks mileage from displaying), gas gauge malfunctions, sta. wagon door lock is off & on |
| 220000 mi US $450 |
2nd alternator replacement |
2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $130 |
Replaced battery |
| 77000 mi US $150 |
AC solenoid |
| 47007 mi US $54 |
Replaced factory original battery |
| 82000 mi US $106 |
Cold snap killed battery. Replaced battery. |
| 89400 mi US $55 |
Had to change out spoiler-mounted LED brake light for $50 from junk yard. Had to get a used one as new one from dealer was $375. |
2004 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104125 mi US $545 |
AC manifold went bad, AC blowing warm air. |
| 82700 mi US $771 |
Air conditioner compressor was replaced along with accumulated/dryer. |
| 110000 mi US $140 |
alternator |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi US $150 |
Heater Blower Motor Blown |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Car would not start. Replaced battery, alternator and starter |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156300 mi US $1000 |
Leak in AC hose resulting in poor AC performance. Repair quote was over a thousand dollars, I decided to live with it. |
| 180000 mi US $110 |
Replaced broken AC clutch. Did not have to recharge since I didn't remove the compressor. |
| 76800 mi US $100 |
Replaced original Motorcraft battery. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
AC cmpressor seized up. Replaced witha pulley |
| 113300 mi US $1000 |
New Compressor |
| 145000 mi US $750 |
Condensor Replacement & recharge system |
| 87340 mi C $28 |
temperature blend door not operating |
| 99200 mi C $87 |
auto climate door heat/ac not working, now blower motor shorted out. Now have new one to install. Will be going to salvage yard for actuater moduals etc. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Starter went out. Shop replaced starter and had to replace it again within one week, bad from supplier. |
| 170000 mi US $570 |
Starting car was labored and failed on one occasion. Battery and alternator checked out OK at parts store test. Starter replaced. |
| 256000 mi US $900 |
Replaced: Alternator, |
| 152000 mi US $350 |
The car computer ECU $279. No windows working, no radio, no power door locks and power trunk. The car would start but no directional lights. Finally car would not start. |
| 130000 mi US $501 |
Alternator had to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $600 |
The starter had to be replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $1080 |
Replaced the A/C compressor and associated parts. |
| 87500 mi US $500 |
alternator replaced |
| 171300 mi | Replaced battery. |
| 85300 mi | Car had faulty alternator. Replaced by dealer. |
| 99000 mi US $275 |
Starter failed. Replaced starter |
| 134300 mi US $350 |
Starter went bad. Replaced starter. |
| 140000 mi US $453 |
Starter was replaced. Oil and filter change, tire rotation. |
| 61000 mi US $350 |
New Starter. |
| 94000 mi US $1229 |
Alternator replaced. Approx: $600. Synchronizer and sensor assembly replaced. Approx: 600 |
| 52476 mi | A/C not cold - found suction line was leaking from the o-ring seal - covered under parts warranty from previous attempt to fix this on 6/26/07 |
| 96000 mi US $300 |
Door ajar switch said the door was always open |
| 105000 mi US $100 |
Brake switch went out |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator |
2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $1050 |
Clutch on a/c compressor came loose. Replaced compressor with new factory unit and recharged a/c system. |
2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 159960 mi | Clutch fan on Air Conditioner ceasing removed AC and replaced with by pass pulley |
| 88000 mi US $500 |
The interior fan motor was replaced. |
2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 101900 mi US $30 |
Just a AC recharge. |
| 99000 mi US $250 |
Replacement compressor condenser accumulator lines |
| 154000 mi US $3000 |
starter. altermator, battery, |
2002 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 131812 mi C $625 |
replace A/C compressor |
| 137330 mi C $368 |
replace starter motor |
| 187240 mi C $300 |
replaced alternator - hadn't completely failed, but was close. |
| 215140 mi | Starter motor failed Battery cell died - could not reliably hold charge |
| 232500 mi | Starter motor failed |
| 247380 mi C $213 |
Alternator failed, replaced |
| 87000 mi US $205 |
Replaced alternator |
| 48200 mi US $700 |
New compressor, refrigerant leaked |
| 222000 mi US $230 |
Starter died and needed a tow and replace starter. |
| 115000 mi | connecting cable started burning |
| 175000 mi US $350 |
Alternator replacement, belt tensioner, idler pulley, serpentine belt |
| 123000 mi US $6230 |
dash lights replaced. |
| 104000 mi | In Oct.2010, mechanic broke A/C line during power steering pump install. Didn't tell me until I drove off, A/C didn't work. Came back he fixed. March 2011, A/C didn't work. told 1/2 lb low on freon. |
| 105000 mi US $683 |
Worked fine 2 weeks, didn't work. told seal. |
| 99000 mi US $1618 |
Clutch bad; replaced compressor |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 194000 mi US $550 |
AC was recharged and noticed leak. Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $875 |
Previously replaced sun-load sensor and blend door myself. Quit cooling and found the compressor seals had failed, requiring unit replacement, along with new oriface and dryer, then vacuum and recharge. |
| 118300 mi US $120 |
AC compressor replaced 18 months prior, and AC stopped cooling. Shop said coolant was gone/leaked out of system, but they could not detect a leak in the system. |
| 120000 mi US $180 |
Intermittent total electrical power loss, not battery or charging system. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Again, total electrical power loss. Shop could not identify problem. |
| 170000 mi US $160 |
Replaced bad alternator and battery |
| 107300 mi US $200 |
Catastrophic failure of compressor. Clutch disintegrated, serpentine belt burnt through, pulley mounting flange shattered. |
| 203000 mi US $12 |
instrumental cluster light bulb replacement |
| 158000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioning compressor seized. |
| 50000 mi US $120 |
Car wouldn't start even with a jump. Nephew purchased and installed a starter from the junk yard. Have had no problems since. |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $69 |
instrument cluster had short, kept blowing bulbs. Found used cluster online and replaced cluster |
| 184000 mi | Vents blowing hot air with ax on max AC is working fine problem seems to be with blend door or auto climate control system |
| 190000 mi US $31 |
AC blend door stopped working so only hot air from heater core blew out. Had to replace blend door actuator and then clear error coded on EATC to fix problem Low beams don't work. High beams work and flash to pass work. Replaced multifunction switch but it did not solve problem. Possible short or bad relay |
| 26000 mi US $250 |
Door lock would not operate via remote due to failed lock ACTUATOR assembly; replaced with new. |
| 196000 mi US $200 |
alternator failed, would not charge battery |
| 91760 mi C $8 |
Replaced broken blender door, caused by heater core replacement, done last December (broke brittle plastic). Got part from the junk yard, removed dashboard and replaced blender door with help of a friend. Total cost - a half a pizza. |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
AC compressor froze up, replaced. Also replaced serpentine belt since it broke when AC froze. |
| 76000 mi US $240 |
Switch for headlights did not work unless you wiggled it. Lights would go off by themselves. |
| 128200 mi US $80 |
AC doesn't hold charge, leaky compressor... |
| 53200 mi US $73 |
Not getting cold, high pressure valve leaking. |
| 42400 mi US $1250 |
new battery, AC compressor, drive belt idler pulley, drive belt |
2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
| 178200 mi US $249 |
starter replaced |
2001 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 118000 mi | The AC compressor and module malfunctioned. Over $1400.00 in quoted costs. Got rid of car. |
2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $290 |
Brake light repair. The brake light wire was apparently broken in the liftgate while I was repairing the liftgate window hinge. |
2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104300 mi | Air Conditioner clutch failure. |
| 105000 mi US $450 |
AC clutch bearing failed, forced to repair. |
| 112000 mi | Left rear power window inoperative. |
| 117000 mi US $35 |
Brake light switch failed. Known problem-replaced with Motorcraft upgrade kit. |
2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $164 |
Recharged air conditioner and added dye to identify leaks in case charge does not hold. |
| 144800 mi US $155 |
Replaced O-ring, recharged system. |
| 158000 mi US $85 |
Ac weak cooling, evacuated, recharged, leak detection fluid added. |
| 170000 mi US $330 |
Starter replaced due to intermittent engagement |
| 176000 mi US $585 |
In for AC recharge. |
| 177000 mi | Cassette player not working when sold. |
| 153000 mi US $150 |
Low refrigerant levels, required a freon charge & service |
| 184000 mi US $710 |
Air Condition not Blowing Cold, Low Pressure Accumulator / Filter had to be replaced. |
| 194200 mi US $170 |
Air conditioning is not working -two leaks found one of which is the compressor, Repair cost is $1400. Not sinking any more money into non-required system. |
| 124000 mi US $737 |
Installed remanufactured Motorcraft compressor assembly. F5TZ-14N089-B Relay |
| 131000 mi US $75 |
Replaced sunload sensor. |
| 190000 mi US $180 |
Altnerator needed replacing. Bearing was going, regulator was failing, brushes were worn. |
| 198200 mi US $390 |
Replaced all lines, compressor, condenser and evaporator core. |
| 130200 mi C $100 |
Dead batterie .. replaced |
2000 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $500 |
A switch of some sort burned out / failed |
| 190000 mi US $123 |
The alternator failed. |
| 209000 mi US $65 |
A/C compressor clutch engages intermittently when A/C selected; gap is out of spec, A/C needs new clutch. New compressor recommended by mechanic at this mileage. |
| 209000 mi US $10 |
A/C compressor replaced with aftermarket Visteon-brand compressor, along with accumulator, orfice tube, and refrigerant recharge. Wobbly idler pulley also noticed and replaced during service. Passenger tail light filled with rainwater, causing backup lamp failure. Location of leak unknown. Taillight fixture drained, bulb replaced. Rubber gaskets for taillight mounting nuts disintegrated upon removal, replacements unavailable. |
| 165620 mi C $80 |
NO HEATING |
1999 Ford Taurus
Engine not specified
| 175000 mi | Dead spot on the starter. Also, the transmission has made me nervous for years. |
| 131000 mi | air conditioning was blowing through floor vents not the usual vents |
1999 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 149000 mi US $100 |
Starter replaced |
| 132000 mi US $360 |
Starter failed without warning, requiring towing to shop & replacement of starter |
| 133000 mi US $350 |
Alternator failed |
| 127100 mi C $70 |
AC was working intermittently. Could not replicate problem at shop. No codes when scan done. Topped up refrigerant and has worked OK. |
| 132060 mi C $700 |
The alternator burned out and took the battery with it. Car was in for 2 days. |
| 149000 mi US $550 |
Unable to get heat. Opted not to fix the bad heater core, bypassed it to allow A/C to work. |
| 128340 mi C $800 |
alternator replaced |
1998 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 224000 mi US $120 |
Alternator. |
| 162000 mi US $120 |
Alternator failed and needed to be replaced |
1997 Ford Taurus 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 118000 mi | L front turn signal and sidemarker found to be non-functional when hazard lights on, all others working fine. Switch contacts were oxidized from years of nonuse. Cleaned switch with contact cleaner and sandpaper. Problem solved in < 10 min for $0. |
| 156000 mi US $250 |
The power window motor for the driver's door had to be replaced. |
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