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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%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2012 Ford Taurus repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 35 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
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201533000 miUS $100 | Disconnection of rear lights from break lights. Break lights did not illuminate noticeably when pressing on the breaks | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201448800 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. | ||
| Nov 201452000 miUS $200 | Replaced seat cushion because cover wouldn't stay on | ||
| Oct 201666300 miUS $400 | The chrome around the taillights is coming off again. This will be the 3rd set of taillights counting the original lights | ||
| Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 20126000 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. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201418100 mi | check engine lite | ||
| Apr 201740000 mi | Pot hole repair. Front side marker lites replace sockets and bulbs. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201647000 miUS $400 | A/C Recharge (needed) and intercooler cleaning (preventative) | ||
| Mar 201756000 miUS $100 | Rusty steering column replaced after I heard a squeak. | ||
| Jan 201861000 miUS $540 | Corrosion of rear turbo oil supply tube, leaking oil, required replacement. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Iowa, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201562000 miUS $200 | Replace front strut mount bushing and alignment | ||
2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201140000 miUS $160 | Slow cranking but always started. Battery replaced and back to normal. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Missouri, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 201782000 mi | Grinding | ||
| Ford Taurus in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201528200 miUS $30 | Windshield washer pump was INOP. I replaced it with OEM parts in less than an hour. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New Mexico, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 201322900 mi | Cruise control when set, and needing to slow down, vehicle would downshift hard. Re-flashed computer, fixed. Purchased vehicle used, Drivers door handle very loose, replaced inner door parts, fixed. Cruise control when set, and needing to slow down, vehicle would downshift hard. Re-flashed computer, fixed. | ||
| Jun 201432000 mi | Blowing hot air climbing small hill. Previous dealership visit claimed no problem found, revisit found AC very low. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201418000 mi | Leak in suspension rod | ||
| Jul 201871000 miUS $380 | Trunk suspension replaced Replace ABS Wheel alignment | ||
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Nov 201110 mi | Front passenger power seat motor squeals loudly. Ordered new seat motor and track. front passenger power seat motor squeals. Repair under warranty. trunk lid misaligned, black paint peel from B pillar cover, wheel unbalanced (vibration at 70-75mph). | ||
| Dec 2011280 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 Power seat motor and track replaced. Moisture inside drivers side headlamp. Vehicle still vibrates above 70mph. | ||
| Feb 20123900 mi | Trunk lid edge rubs with rear bumper cover. Trunk lid need to be adjusted and rear bumper cover partial repaint. | ||
| Apr 20125500 mi | Water and dirt leak at rear lower door seal. Ford TSB replace all door seals. Drivers side power seat jammed, replaced seat track. Trunk lid rubbed with rear bumper cover, readjust rear trunk but issue persist. | ||
| Jun 20128200 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. Sync completely died, radio switching l/R speakers randomly. Sync system died. Buttons not responding. USB and Aux jack not working. | ||
| Oct 201213000 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. | ||
| Dec 201216000 mi | sync module need to reset, bluetooth not functioning... | ||
| Nov 201330000 mi | shifter chrome bezel peeled. dealer replaced entire shifter knob. | ||
| Apr 201435200 mi | Sync always in privacy mode, can't receive phone call through Bluetooth. | ||
| Jun 201436000 mi | Radiator has small leak. Car smells like coolant after long drive. | ||
| May 201551000 miUS $300 | right rear caliper froze. Repaired and left rear froze within 3 days. Replaced both. | ||
| Sep 201669000 miUS $300 | Rear not releasing. Caliper not stuck. Issue with caliper bracket design, pads stuck and failed to release. Damaged rotors too. New design released by ford in 2014 (part no starting with 192) to correct issue. | ||
2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in United Arab Emirates Nov 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201332860 mi | The brake pedal had a cushion feel after the 50k major service and even in the service at 40k. The brake was still good but felt the pressure is low specially when used contineously in traffic. The whole booster was replaced they said. | ||
| Ford Taurus in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201556000 miUS $500 | Replaced 3 faulty TPMS sensors. | ||
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