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2005 Taurus Life expectancy

11 messages,  Last post on Jun 09, 2012 at 3:25 PM

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#4 of 11 by azdino

Mar 04, 2009 (10:22 am)

We have a 1998 Taurus with the V6 Vulcan. It uses, I believe, the same engine/transmission as your 2005. It is maintained to the "book" or slightly better.
 
In 98,000 miles the only problems we have had are;
 
45,000 replace rack & pinion steering for $650 I think,
80,000 replace an electronic engine control module for $400.
 
The car had a tough life as it is my wife's start/stop/go in-town car and does many short trips.
 
Maintaining a car for an average of $80-$120per month on average is a LOT better than a $400+ monthly payment. Just remember, even YOU need a repair once in a while!

#5 of 11 Re: [azdino] by bobber1

Mar 04, 2009 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: azdino (Mar 04, 2009 10:22 am)
Little off topic, but my brother has a Ford Ranger with the V6 Vulcan engine. He's got 360,000 miles on that vehicle and has never had to do anything with the engine. Extremely durable and impressive product.

#6 of 11 Re: [bobber1] by berri

Mar 04, 2009 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: bobber1 (Mar 04, 2009 5:00 pm)
A Vulcan is a Vulcan. Its not the engine, its the other stuff. Prior gen Ford and GM had a lot of variability in their product reliability. I'd be comfortable with the newer stuff today since I think their QC has improved and become much more consistent. But his gen Taurus, like the Impala, has a lot of discrepancies from car to car. Get a good one and will match up to camcord, but maybe 50/50 whether you luck out or not. Heck, I even noticed these differences from car to car when I used to rent them on business when they were relatively new.

#7 of 11 Re: 2005 Taurus Life expectancy [aleshanic] by fstrfvo

Apr 15, 2009 (12:01 am)

Replying to: aleshanic (Feb 25, 2009 8:06 pm)
Have a 2000 taurus with the vulcan and it has 120,000 miles and have only replaced batteries and a couple alternators, of course brakes and tires. it still runs perfect.

#8 of 11 Re: 2005 Taurus Life expectancy [pod] by rogerb34

Jun 06, 2009 (1:04 pm)

Replying to: pod (Mar 02, 2009 10:29 am)
87 Sable with 150k miles w/o engine issues and no CA smog failures.
Transmission rebuilt 88k miles and no issues at 150k miles.
Current is 05 Sable LS Duratec.
05 tranny is much improved AX4N.
I service every 20k or whenever annual color test indicates.

#9 of 11 Re: 2005 Taurus Life expectancy [aleshanic] by aleshanic

Mar 24, 2011 (8:35 pm)

Replying to: aleshanic (Feb 25, 2009 8:06 pm)
Here's an update.!!!!!
 
Can't believe how long ago I posted this messge. Now March 2011 and I am about to break the 100k mark with no problems other than a bad alternator(still touching wood).
 
Hope you other T owners are doing as well

#10 of 11 Oh dear! by aleshanic

Jul 05, 2011 (10:03 pm)

102000 miles the air conditioner compressor disintegrated, $750.
 
So far an alternator and compressor, not too bad. Dilemma time, new car or keepit until it falls apart.
 
Thoughts appreciated!!!!!!!!!

#11 of 11 Re: 2005 Taurus Life expectancy [aleshanic] by f46

Jun 09, 2012 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: aleshanic (Feb 25, 2009 8:06 pm)
Hi, everybody I bought a new 2005 it now it has 86.000 thousand milles and 2 years ago
I change the alternator battery so now the transmission is gone $ 2100 + tunup will cost me over $ 3.000 thousand and I am the only driver, I will never buy another

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