Representative photoEngine repair for a 2006 Ford Taurus
Engine repair for the 2006 Ford Taurus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2006 Ford Taurus for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2006 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2006 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 318 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (181), power train (33) and service brakes (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V119000 | 2006-04-10 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT FOR ONE SPECIFIC FLEET CUSTOMER WERE MODIFIED FOR OPTIONAL HANDS-FREE CELLULAR PHONE OPERATING CAPABILITY. TO PROVIDE THIS FUNCTIONALITY, A SPECIAL OVERLAY WIRE HARNESS WAS INSTALLED THAT INADVERTENTLY DID NOT INCLUDE THE CIRCUITS FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION INDICATOR (PADI)... |
| 05V520000 | 2005-11-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2006 Ford Taurus: Engine repair
Searching for engine repair for the 2006 Ford Taurus? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Before the shop sees your Taurus
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 3.0L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
You approve the shop's quote before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Good habits for your car
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Over to you
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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