1997 Ford Taurus Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Ford Taurus
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1997 Ford Taurus
Most Common 1997 Ford Taurus Problems
1997 Ford Taurus vehicles have 9 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Ford Taurus problem is: Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak
The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning...
The engine may misfire and/or buck while driving at freeway speeds with no fault code stored in the powertrain...
Ford Taurus Repairs and Prices
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Air Filter Replacement
$71 - $106
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Oil Change
$138 - $177
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Spark Plug Replacement
$249 - $334
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Transmission Fluid Change
$456 - $515
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Water Pump Replacement
$1,238 - $1,647
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Vibration Diagnosis
$122 - $179
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Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing
$122 - $179
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Air Bag Crash Sensor Replacement
$238 - $263
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Suspension Control Arm Bushings Replacement
$215 - $284
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Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement
$193 - $227
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Above Average
The Ford Taurus Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 12 for fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $697 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Taurus is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Most Common 1997 Ford Taurus Questions
There are 254 related questions for 1997 Ford Taurus vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Ford Taurus questions.
Car stalls at idle. pressing accelerator does not work. car misfires.
The gas gauge stays on full and i'm just trying to figure out if it's an easy or difficult fix.
1997 Ford Taurus Recalls
1997 Ford Taurus vehicles have 3 known recalls. The most common recall is: Ford Recalls Several 1997-1998 Vehicle Lines to Provide Proper Headlamp Aiming Instructions.
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