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2010–2019 Ford Taurus · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Ford Taurus typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£750–£2,200
Top three risks, from
£1,070
Worst case, everything
£6,250

The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2019 Ford Taurus is turbocharger replacement at £750–£2,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,600–£6,250 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

EngineMedium

EcoBoost turbo and PTU (power transfer unit) leaks on AWD cars

Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200

Inspect · Check for a burning smell and oil under the car

ElectricalLow

MyFord Touch infotainment freezing

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the screen and voice controls

BrakesLow

Rear brake caliper and rotor wear

Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800

Inspect · Inspect the rear brakes

EngineHigh

3.5 V6 internal water pump failure that can contaminate the oil

Cooling component replacement£220–£750

Inspect · Check coolant level and look for milky oil

TransmissionMedium

Six-speed automatic harsh or delayed shifts

Routine repair£180–£700

Inspect · Feel for slipping or hard changes

BodyLow

Door lock actuator failure

Door / window mechanism£130–£600

Inspect · Test every door lock

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Ford Taurus this week?

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