- Engine was knocking when vehicle was purchased, dealer replaced for no charge 63000 miles.
- Heater hose blew out at 65000 miles, $10.
- Sunroof switch went out, not yet replaced.
- Front struts and coil springs replaced, 73000 miles, $800.
- Fuel pump replaced, 73000 miles, $140.
- Plugs, wires, cap and rotor replaced, 73000 miles, $75.
- Tensioner replaced, 73000 miles, $45.
- Trans fluid and filter replaced, 73000 miles, $30.
- Outer tie rods replaced, 73000 miles, $40.
- Stabilizer bar links replaced, 73000 miles, $80.
- Fuel filter replaced, 73000 miles, $15.
Very luxurious car, all leather, digital HVAC, premium sound, sunroof, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, alloy wheels. Very comfortable driving car.
You are doing pretty good. Usually in a Taurus the transmission goes out before 74K miles. IT WILL GO OUT!!! Just a matter of time ;)
As a mechanic and car enthusiast, this sounds like an AWFUL LOT of repairs for a Taurus with this low mileage. I strongly suspect you may have been talked into some of the repairs by a greedy mechanic. I've never replaced anything other than brake pads on my Fords before 90,000-100,000 miles. Your list of repairs sounds excessive to me.
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