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2000 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor; Restricted Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) passages (3.0L VIN S only), Fuel Pump and Secondary Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Pump. The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $76.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to clean out the restricted EGR passages is estimated at $5.00 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Fuel Pump is estimated at $255.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the AIR Pump is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Door Ajar Switches, Flex Fuel Sensor Module (VIN 2 only), and the Brake Deactivator Switch for the cruise control. The cost to replace the Door Ajar Switches is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor per door, and can range from one to four doors. The cost to replace the Flex Fuel Sensor Module is estimated at $34.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Brake Deactivator Switch is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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