Representative photoMechanic for a 2011 Ford Taurus
Mechanic for the 2011 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
- 11.1 to 12.0 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 2011 Ford Taurus for mechanic
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2011 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,125 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,442 | $3,658 | $3,720 |
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 2011 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 4 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 187 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (48), engine (40) and steering (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | 2016-04-26 | air bags:frontal | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As... |
| 15V340000 | 2015-06-02 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford... |
| 15V040000 | 2015-01-28 | structure:body:door | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in... |
| 14V285000 | 2014-05-29 | exterior lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic for the 2011 Ford Taurus
Searching for mechanic for the 2011 Ford Taurus? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Before the shop sees your Taurus
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.5L 6-cylinder. The powertrain here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
How we help
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
A short checklist
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Ask us
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request mechanic
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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