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Expensive Ford Taurus repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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Ford Taurus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (85%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

192000 mi US $4600	Following a coolant leak, needed to replace water pump. For that, the engine needed major disassembly to complete the work.
202000 mi US $2800	Transmission slipping. Repaired.

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82000 mi US $300	The air diverter only blew air on the windshield. Removed entire dashboard to replace the air diverter.
83000 mi US $900	Replaced worn wheel bearings
85000 mi US $1100	Replaced worn struts and stabilizers. Aligned front end. Replaced windshield washer pump

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31000 mi US $100	Malfunction of electronics due to battery failure.
64000 mi US $1600	Had shocks and struts replaced due to degraded handling and ride

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37000 mi US $325	Pads and rotors had just been replaced 8,000 miles earlier. Heard brake Noise, saw metal to metal damage on RR new rotor. Dealer found caliper frozen causing damage. Replaced, caliper & pads. Turned rotor.
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.
91000 mi US $1137	Brakes moaning on backing up. Found both rear calipers frozen. As this was also the first actual brake service - the rotors and pads were replaced on all 4 wheels.

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78000 mi US $2500	Electric Steering failure resulted in complete replacement of the TRW electrical steering system. Fortunately problem was caught quickly rather than on the freeway.
120000 mi US $2500	Water pump and timing chain broke. This is an interference engine so caused damage to camshaft and pistons requiring a complete engine change. Very bad design on Ford's part.

89000 mi

US $2200

water pump as replaced. the water pump is internal to engine. includes replacement of timing belt.

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106000 mi

US $3200

Transmission slipping. Replaced torque converter, 3/5 wave plate, low/reverse diode, 3 & 5 clutches, 1234 clutch molden piston.

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70680 mi

C $1100

Rear rotors and pads replaced. Also need one caliper as it would not function properly due to the link with the parking brake. The pedal would travel too far for proper braking.

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46380 mi C $200	both rear tie-rods were loose
47740 mi C $2600	Rack and pinion needed to be changed... cost 2000 for the piece and 600 for workshop

58000 mi US $326	Rear drivers side quarter pannel had paint flaking off
77000 mi US $1100	Two Tie Rod end and rear stabilizer links
81000 mi US $1546	Complete Brake Service , Rotors , Pads Fluid Left Front Control Arm bushing

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.

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50840 mi C $160	Front left flex hose had a bubble in line where it goes into caliper ready to bust any second.
54560 mi C $1400	Knocking in rear end. Upper Bushings in rear knuckles were worn, can't replace have to replace whole knuckle. Somebody dropped the ball on that one, taurus owners, check your upper rear bushings in knuckle before your warranty is up.
55800 mi C $900	Leaky rack and pinion on top of rack where steering shaft bolts on.
76880 mi C $250	Replaced front left tie rod end replaced passenger lower control arm
83080 mi C $275	passenger side rear link replaced
86180 mi C $500	Replaced right hand outer tie rod end Replaced rear left rear lateral arm
107880 mi C $400	replaced Rear tie rod links and wheel alignment

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72000 mi

US $2200

Broken camshaft bought used motor and had installed

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47000 mi US $744	CV joint on driver side worn out!
143000 mi US $309	Car was hard shifting under a moderate load at speeds between 40-60 mph. Was not consistent but was happening at least once a day. Was able to replicate for the dealer. Did transmission flush and computer update.
151000 mi US $716	Prior "transmission repair" did not correct shifting issue. Took mechanic on test drive to replicate the problem. Turns out problem was misfire due to two failing coil packs on cylinders one and three. Also replaced all six plugs.
169000 mi US $1211	Front struts replaced Three coil packs replaced

99000 mi

US $2000

Transmission blew out.

85300 mi

US $1000

Power steering failed without warning in parking lot. Steering rack needed to be replaced.

109800 mi US $1100	Worn tie rod Replace sway bar (front)
166500 mi US $500	Tie rod replaced.
169000 mi US $400	right Sway bar link replaced Right strut replacement
183000 mi US $167	Heat wasn't working properly. Mechanic couldn't find a problem. Brakes were pulsing. Also, lumbar adjuster broken and replaced.
218000 mi US $1300	Both front and rear brakes, rotors, pads, cylinders had to be replaced
233000 mi US $675	Fix power steering leak

69300 mi ¤2000	Front springs upper brackets and roll assy, ordered but not yet installed 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. Changed transmission mounting.
75020 mi ¤300	Slight oil leak (Transmission/Axcel). Oil seals changed.
80600 mi ¤400	Including the routine service, front brake pad calipers changed

78800 mi

US $1000

Had PCM repaired because it was damaged by faulty ignition coil. Replaced all 6 ignition coils and spark because one ignition coil failed. Ford TSB states all ignition coils and spark plugs must be replaced.

165000 mi

US $1400

power steering went out. Had to be replaced

15000 mi US $100	Squeaks in front struts. Repaired under warranty/ recall notice with special lubricant, etc.
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. Speedometer needle dropped down so speedo was reading 25 mph slow.

180000 mi

US $1500

Leaking transmission fluid. Problem traced to air conditioner compressor [condenser / trans cooler] leaking the fluid.

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80000 mi

US $1800

OUT OF THE BLUE 3 COIL PACKS BURNED UP AND THE COMPUTER AS WELL AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER

30300 mi

US $1757

Oil leak reported to dealer. Dealer found trans fluid leaking. Dealer replaced RH axle seal and needed to remove PTU assembly and replace inner seals. Also replaced PTU to transmission seal.

34000 mi US $100	trunk lid pumps needed replacement, very dangerous condition, trunk w/o these pumps made lid come down with tremendous force , hitting head, if your fingers were in there they would be cut off
35300 mi US $160	due to shifting problem since purchased i decided to pay for new transmission fluid change. NOW it shifts much better no hanging up with revs when shifting. brought in for this problem on warranty. they found no problem. Ford is tough replaced new battery
48000 mi US $2000	struts all 4
54000 mi US $200	trunk lift supports replaced. this is 2nd replacement

42160 mi C $240	blend door actuator changed
67580 mi C $1500	Struts, front
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

91700 mi US $120	play in steering inner tie rod failing r and r inner and outer tie rods alighment
128000 mi US $135	rt front wheel bearing (hub)replaced
151000 mi US $1400	water pump failed
152000 mi US $185	Y pipe
156000 mi US $1500	rack inner and outer tie rods alighnment
167000 mi US $300	Flex pipe replacement

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US $290	Alternator (Includes Parts and Labor)
66388 mi US $2153	Transmission Replace Converter, Drum Forward, Drum 4th Gear, Sun Gear, Bell??, Kit, Problem: Stuck in Neutral
97000 mi US $700	2nd Gear Hard Shifting. Valve Body (replaced with oversized valve kit). Forward Spring Wave, Oil Filter (just for precautions). shaft caps, gasket.
127500 mi US $300	Cooling System. Oil Cooler damaged. Replacement of Radiator, Radiator Coolan Dispenser and Thermostat.
133000 mi US $246	Water Pump and Thermostat replacement
136000 mi US $220	Change of Pads (front and rear), cylinders, rotor
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
156000 mi US $1010	Timing chain housing with corrosion. Water leaked into the engine and mixed with the oil. Timing chain housing was changed along with the timing chain. The radiator was replaced under warranty since it was recently replaced.
172000 mi US $750	Rear struts replacement Steering pump replacement Radiator Replacement.
158 mi US $200	Replacement and one engine support bracket Link Kit Replacement
159000 mi US $120	Damage driver power window motor. Replace with a new one from Ford, genuine part.

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275000 mi

US $1600

Ac compressor clutch failed

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65000 mi

US $1261

Replaced catalyitic converters, oxygen sensors, coil pack, spark plugs, wires, 2 front tires, air filter and belt

131000 mi US $100	Manifold repair. Vacuum leak, decided not to fix. Replace heater hose
155000 mi US $250	Catalyst Converters Replace Vacuum Leakage Continuing vacuum leak, replace intake Manifold
160000 mi US $2300	Replaced Upper And Lower Tire Rod Ends, all Struts, Front Brakes & rotors, Four Wheel Alignment, And Tires. Front Driver Wheel Bearing Problem Caused By Repair Shop.
155500 mi US $350	water pump replacement. Valve cover gaskets replacement
204000 mi US $120	Lower balljoints worn. Replaced both.
205000 mi US $120	Replace transmission mount
206000 mi US $250	All components of rear brakes system totally gone. Had to replace entire rest breaking system. Eight inch hole in floor board under driver for. Inserted and sealed a 12X12 18 gauge steel sheet under carpet.
210500 mi US $195	Replaced starter Assembly. Oil filter wasn't securely tightened by Uncle Ed's Oil Change on June 2016 visit. Oil dropped onto starter and believed to be cause of failure.
225611 mi US $120	Getting check engine light with code P0007. Replaced faulty O2 Sensor.

82000 mi

US $1080

Bad a/c clutch coil, replaced a/c compressor /clutch assy.

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54000 mi

US $54000

steering pump replaced and drums

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77000 mi US $150	AC solenoid
80000 mi US $250	power steering pump was replaced. old one leaked from several places
107300 mi US $2300	transmission failed, rebuilt
133000 mi US $150	cruise control cable
152000 mi US $200	Needed a tune up, and belts. was misfiring on #6. Would have been all plugs and coils.

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102500 mi US $350	It making a strange noise and it was diagnosed and repaired.
120200 mi US $1000	Oil pan gasket, water pump and valve cover gaskets

176800 mi US $1400	replace camshaft position sensor Replaced all 4 struts
225000 mi US $100	Yearly state sticker inspection. Failed, check engine light on. Not repairable

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35000 mi US $150	Heater Blower Motor Blown
77200 mi US $1400	It was the cam position sensor. The car bucked between 3000 & 4000 rpm. According the web, this is a common Taurus problem.
90000 mi US $1913	The transmission "dropped" at an intersection. The transmission had to be rebuilt.
108000 mi US $1000	Car would not start. Replaced battery, alternator and starter

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113300 mi

US $1000

New Compressor

156300 mi US $1000	Replaced worn tie rods after purchase of new tires. I was told about the problem a while ago, but I decided to wait until I really needed to have them replaced. Leak in AC hose resulting in poor AC performance. Repair quote was over a thousand dollars, I decided to live with it.
158000 mi US $180	Broken throttle assembly, throttle stuck open. I was able to temporarily repair it on the roadside and (carefully) drive it to the dealership.
166200 mi US $150	Replaced ignition coil.

105400 mi C $3000	replaced two of the three catalytic converters. Contacted dealership and Ford head office directly and neither could explain the reason for this type of repair. Third cat was replace 4 months later
148800 mi C $900	Noise when turning. Shop determined it needed to replace the power steering pump. Shop suggested steering rack needs replacing. Car has been fine w/out this repair so far.
149800 mi C $480	Replaced lower front ball joint. Trip included power steering flush and re-alignment.
150040 mi C $1200	Replacement of steering rack
155000 mi C $400	replaced front passenger side bearing
173600 mi C $300	replaced collapsed air pollution hose and idle regulator
176980 mi C $900	Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Second time done on this vehicle. First time was a year ago.
179660 mi C $350	Loss of power was noticed. Car was misfiring, engine shake, vibration in front. Mechanic diagnosed that it needed new plugs and wires. First time I have replaced these since owning the car.
186620 mi C $350	Interior trim on passenger door re-glued to door.
193440 mi C $300	Car won't increase speed during extreme wet weather, especially in the cold. Checked tranny, its fine. Checked vaccum hoses gaskets and valves, IAC motor. Problem still exists to a lesser degree. More repairs pending.
193440 mi C $568	car broke down on highway had to be towed. Replaced water pump and belt.
193440 mi C $490	power steering fluid leak. Replaced hose, flushed system, filled system. Hose cost was $260. No aftermarket part available, had to order from Ford. Took several days to get the part.

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85500 mi US $1500	shaft sheared in torque convertor
90000 mi US $2530	torque converter
87500 mi US $500	alternator replaced

140000 mi US $350	Starter went out. Shop replaced starter and had to replace it again within one week, bad from supplier.
259500 mi US $1700	Smell of radiator fluid inside vehicle. Water on floor on passenger side, not associated with radiator.
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 $550	Car was missing badly. Replaced spark plugs and wires. Also replaced the coil/distributer.
256000 mi US $900	Replaced: Alternator, Surpentine Tensioner and idle pulleys, water pump, timing cover.
261000 mi US $1560	#3 cylinder intake valve spring broke, causing bent valve and spring replacement.

61000 mi US $350	New Starter.
94000 mi US $1229	Alternator replaced. Approx: $600. Synchronizer and sensor assembly replaced. Approx: 600
94200 mi US $973	Car would not start. Replaced Fuel Pump.

91000 mi

US $1080

Replaced the A/C compressor and associated parts.

66000 mi US $1100	Replaced starter. Rack developed leak making steering difficult. Rack was replaced.
78100 mi US $470	Fuel system contamination. Remove & drain gas tank, replace fuel filter, put gas and drying agent in gas tank.
89000 mi US $670	Coil failed, and fuel pump was intermittent. Both were replaced.
89000 mi US $200	Serpentine belt started going bad. It was replaced. Also decided to replace all hoses as preventive maintenance. It was time
97000 mi US $430	Idler pulley was going bad - causing serpentine belt to shift - causing lip of water pump pulley assembly to shear off - with risk that serpentine belt would come off the entire assembly. Idler pulley, water pump & serpentine belt replace.

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125000 mi

US $1050

Clutch on a/c compressor came loose. Replaced compressor with new factory unit and recharged a/c system.

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139000 mi US $1900	dead transmission
151600 mi US $400	Blown radiator
154000 mi US $3000	starter. altermator, battery, power steering

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165000 mi US $2100	AX4S Transaxle Overhaul
175000 mi US $350	Alternator replacement, belt tensioner, idler pulley, serpentine belt
181000 mi US $600	Lower ball joints worn Front strut/springs worn Front sway bar end links broken

151000 mi US $1256	Engine overheated. The water pump,timing cover gasket set and thermostat with gasket were replaced.
153642 mi US $918	Oil leaking from valve cover gasket. That was replaced. Also, got an oil flush, new oil and filter and fuel injection service.

77000 mi US $1290	Replaced cv boot. Oil pan gasket replaced to stop leak. Lower ball joints
80000 mi US $500	Cam sensor & synronizer replaced.
82000 mi US $280	Both inner tie rods replaced, and car aligned after replacement. I included the cost of the alignment because the car was aligned in September after the ball joints were replaced.
89000 mi US $370	Front anti-sway bar replaced Leak on top of transmission. Would have drained transmission on a long trip. Discovered during routine fluid flush & replacement.
93000 mi US $1160	Water pump replaced due to leak Timing chain cover gasket replaced.
93000 mi US $194	dpfe sensor replaced
99000 mi US $1618	Clutch bad; replaced compressor Motor mounts
105500 mi US $487	EGR valve assembly, EGR sensor, & vacuum valve assembly were replaced
118000 mi US $1345	replaced lower ball joints Engine mounts
122000 mi US $450	Brakes shuddered whenever used
123000 mi US $1300	Master brake cylinder, etc

222000 mi US $230	Starter died and needed a tow and replace starter.
251000 mi US $1400	Struts, rack and pinion, sway bars, and lower ball joints replaced.

121000 mi US $189	was tsb was unable toepair because it was on a saturday si i bought parts and will fix later myself
123000 mi US $6230	Oil pan gasket leak transmission gasket leak dash lights replaced.
135000 mi US $43500	lower ball joints and four wheel alignment
156700 mi US $600	oil pan leaking

98000 mi

US $1075

The timing chain cover gasket was leaking. Shop replaced the timing chain cover gasket, water pump, serpentine belt, oil pan gasket, oil, and coolant.

74513 mi C $241	replace rear sway bar links
80611 mi C $567	replace water pump
102350 mi C $208	replace right tie rod, alignment
114159 mi C $1140	repair transmission pump seal leak
115928 mi C $1656	replace front/rear struts, alignment
118079 mi C $351	replace left tie rod
123988 mi C $465	replace crank sensor
131812 mi C $625	replace A/C compressor
137330 mi C $368	replace starter motor
139500 mi C $822	replace upper intake manifold, thermostat (casting flaw in manifold caused a pinhole leak)
163680 mi C $300	replace left & right front stabilizer bar end links replace left & right front stabilizer bar end links
175460 mi C $600	replaced water pump (bearings failing), replaced accessory belt and pulleys at the same time
178560 mi C $1109	replaced left and right lower control arms and ball joints
187240 mi C $300	replaced alternator - hadn't completely failed, but was close.
195920 mi C $562	replaced rear struts
204580 mi C $304	replaced front struts
222580 mi C $216	replace ball joint (RH)
224440 mi C $216	replaced ball joint (LH)
247380 mi C $213	Alternator failed, replaced

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143000 mi

US $1200

Traction Control & Anti-locks not working. Brake light on 90% of the time. Replaced module.

152000 mi US $770	Coolant leak no start - fuel pump
158000 mi US $1200	Air conditioning compressor seized.

138000 mi US $154	notice antifreeze in reservoir was rusty, with diminishing heat. power flush engine cooling system,2x,3x,back flush the heater core.
147000 mi US $200	bypass valve leak
151000 mi US $1600	1&3 cylinder low compression, head gasket leak, new / rebuild head block
165500 mi US $725	waterpump two day ago,also change the timing chain overdo
182200 mi US $842	2nd {lower} catalytic need replacing.
183000 mi US $120	fuel injector on#1cylinder failed
210300 mi US $300	fluid and filter exchange and replaced tie rod ends, ball joints
210600 mi US $200	fuel injector and fuel filter replaced and maf sensor replaaced

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105000 mi

US $1300

Intake was laid on top of a wiring harness when the Taurus was built in June 2001. Eight years later, grinding and crushing of the intake exposed the wires to bare metal, causing many serious problems with the powertrain. Took mechanic 8+ hours to find. Blown head gasket(s) discovered in early November of 2009. A very slow leak, but significant enough to allow exhaust to back into the cooling system and clog the heater core, as well as reduce power and gas mileage.

74000 mi US $650	Right Rear coil spring broken. Had to have both replaced. I have been told this is a problem with this year of Taurus and that Ford will do nothing about it.
76000 mi US $240	Switch for headlights did not work unless you wiggled it. Lights would go off by themselves. Clunking from rearend. Told that the Struts need to be replaced. They would do all 4 plus springs. I had the rear springs replace last year "they all have bad springs" Can not afford the $1300 for the repair. Told it is not a danger.
82000 mi US $750	Replaced rear struts to eliminate clunking.
91000 mi US $1100	Coolant leak from head gasket. Replaced gasket, water pump.

33000 mi US $220	ECM sensor failed and replaced
37000 mi US $1200	Replaced sway bars - both sides. Timing belt gasket leaking. Replaced gasket, timing gear and water pump
41000 mi US $330	Brake cylinder replaced. Grind down rear drums.
42400 mi US $1250	new battery, AC compressor, drive belt idler pulley, drive belt
48900 mi US $1100	Rear struts
76000 mi US $400	spark plugs and wires
117000 mi US $2200	Front struts and sway bars Valve cover gasket leaking. Replaced Oil pan gasket failed. Pan replaced.

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107000 mi US $1000	Had to replace Bosch control module for ABS Brake system.
118000 mi US $778	Finally replaced rear springs and struts. One spring was broken in multiple places. This is a widespread problem with 2001 Taurus/Sable models. OEM springs are inferior, most likely sourced in China by Ford.

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138000 mi US $405	Oxygen Sensor (P0401) failed.
139000 mi US $1549	Check Engine Light came on (P0340) - cam sensor was faulty. The synchronizer was also replaced, as it was faulty. Left and right ball joints were near end of life. Wheels were alligned. Oil pan Gasket was leaking. Coolant reservoir was cracked. New Water Pump was installed because it was as cost effective as putting the old one back in.

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135000 mi

US $1250

timing chain and gaskets

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105000 mi US $450	Rebuilt and upgraded transmission AC clutch bearing failed, forced to repair.
106000 mi US $120	Replaced squeeking camshaft position sensor. Replaced rear valve cover gasket.
107500 mi US $1537	Low Sun Gear separated from Low Intermediate drum(weld failed). Required disassembly of trans to repair.
111000 mi US $250	Replace lower ball joint on passenger side Replaced brake hose on front drivers side.

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137000 mi

US $1066

Ball joints on both front wheels

155000 mi US $326	Front sway bar end links and bushings replaced to stop noticeable "clunks" on rough roads. Alignment service included.
166000 mi US $1145	Replaced all four struts.
170000 mi US $330	Starter replaced due to intermittent engagement
176000 mi US $585	In for AC recharge. Also found/replaced: water pump, serpentine belt, belt tension idler, coolant, oil change.

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.
147800 mi US $200	Timing chain cover developed corrosion points that resulted in coolant leak. Timing chain was replaced due to wear. While engine components were dismantled, water pump replaced. Inner tie-rod end replaced due to excess movement.
152000 mi US $150	Rear brake adjustment mechanism broken
158000 mi US $125	Warped rotors and corroded caliper guide bolt
166400 mi US $700	Engine cover over water pump and timing chain corroded causing coolant to leak, requiring replacement.

119000 mi US $942	Replaced two motor mounts. Replaced idler pulley. Replaced converter gaskets. Replaced trans mount.
120000 mi US $1620	Replaced multiple gaskets. The spark plug blew clean out of the cylinder, and snapped the coil-on plug off its mounting tab for the corresponding cylinder. Replaced ignition coil, heli coil. Cleaned intake manifold, replaced lower intake manifold gaskets.
122000 mi US $510	CV Axles from Raxles (for AX4N w/ABS)
124000 mi US $256	Installed remanufactured Motorcraft compressor assembly. F5TZ-14N089-B Relay New ball joints.
128000 mi US $213	Installed new front struts.
165000 mi US $3400	Transmission replaced.
188000 mi US $600	Entire front end rebuild
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
145480 mi C $1300	Several issues. Tie rod at front, Spring in the back and bearing at front also.
147560 mi C $180	Change front right bearing

C $1000

Replaced front bearings, front breaks, then rear drum brakes were leaking - replaced. On top of that fuel pump failed and left me stranded. Had to tow the car and replace the pump.

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110360 mi

€1200

Replaced left lower balljoint Transmission warning light came on. Code P0741, something to do with the torque converter. Decided not to fix, since repair would be expensive and the car shows no symptoms of anything being wrong with the transmission. Replaced left lower balljoint Transmission warning light came on. Code P0741, something to do with the torque converter. Decided not to fix, since repair would be expensive and the car shows no symptoms of anything being wrong with the transmission.

110980 mi

€400

Coolant reservoir was leaking, replaced with a new, aftermarket reservoir and had coolant flushed and changed. Coolant reservoir was leaking, replaced with a new, aftermarket reservoir and had coolant flushed and changed.

136000 mi US $1700	Rear seal bad, rebuilt transmission
137000 mi US $500	Brakes went out, mysterious leak or bubble in brakes. Vacuum tube burned out, and took out spark plug with it. A switch of some sort burned out / failed

182000 mi US $1200	Head gasket leaked coolant into the 1 cylinder causing a misfire code but not a noticable problem
206000 mi US $200	Replace right cylinder head

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148000 mi

US $1500

Rack and pinion seals blew out

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120000 mi US $2700	Torque Converter fragmented in transmission causing transmission pump performance failure and gear damage. No light indication. A whining pump noise at start up, which disappeared after warm up, was only indication. Dealer identified problem too late.
131000 mi US $800	Power steering problem, turning wheel, and whining pump noise. Rack and Pinion were replaced, as Sears said it was leaking and noise would go away in time when air in the lines came out. One week later power steering pump was replaced, which fixed problem

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