Ford Taurus Differential Fluid Service Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(1,071)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(1,071)

Differential Fluid Service Replacement Service

How much does a Differential Fluid Service Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Taurus Differential Fluid Service Replacement is $122 with $27 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2009 Ford TaurusV6-3.5LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$168.75Shop/Dealer Price$192.19 - $240.01
2012 Ford TaurusV6-3.5L TurboService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$148.75Shop/Dealer Price$172.21 - $220.04
2016 Ford TaurusV6-3.5LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$148.75Shop/Dealer Price$172.21 - $220.04
1992 Ford TaurusV6-3.8LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Rear ReplacementEstimate$148.75Shop/Dealer Price$172.19 - $220.00
2019 Ford TaurusV6-3.5LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Rear ReplacementEstimate$148.75Shop/Dealer Price$172.22 - $220.07
1989 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$148.75Shop/Dealer Price$172.21 - $220.04
1986 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$153.75Shop/Dealer Price$177.07 - $224.80
2000 Ford TaurusV6-3.0LService typeDifferential Fluid Service - Front ReplacementEstimate$153.75Shop/Dealer Price$177.44 - $225.46
Show example Ford Taurus Differential Fluid Service Replacement prices

What is the differential fluid service (rear axle oil service) all about?

The differential is a special gear box located between the drive wheels of your vehicle. It allows the drive wheels to turn at different speeds, as they must when turning a corner. Over time, high operating temperatures can cause the lubricating fluid in the differential to break down, developing a gummy texture that doesn't properly lubricate the gears. Replacing the fluid can help you avoid premature wear on the gears in the differential, and can even help reduce wear on drive-wheel tires.

Keep in mind:

Some vehicles do not have a drain plug. In these vehicles, the differential cover must be removed to drain the fluid. A new gasket is installed and the proper amount of oil is then added.

How it's done:

  • Check the fluid level
  • Drain and fill the fluid
  • Add the correct amount and specification of oil
  • Test drive vehicle and check for leaks

Our recommendation:

You should follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for when to change the differential fluid. Usually this is anywhere between every 15,000 and every 50,000 miles. However, all of the fluids in your vehicle should be checked during regular maintenance services.

What is a common symptom indicating you need a differential fluid service (rear axle oil service)?

  • Car is louder than normal

How important is this service?

When you turn your vehicle one way or the other, the wheels on one side of the car need to move at a different rate than the wheels on the other side of the car. The differential is a special gearbox that allows your wheels to do exactly that. It is located between the drive wheels, and helps the wheels turn at rates independent of one another. Like most parts of your car, the differential needs fluid to act as lubrication. When this fluid isn’t properly serviced, it can become contaminated. Contaminated differential fluid doesn’t work very well as a lubricant, and so your differential won’t be properly lubricated. This puts extra stress on the differential and wheels.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,071)

Rating Summary
986
46
8
7
24
986
46
8
7
24

John

27 years of experience
1019 reviews
John
27 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Car is not starting - Houston, Texas
John is very knowledgeable and quickly diagnosed our issue. Will be using him on future repairs

Chet

41 years of experience
493 reviews
Chet
41 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Power Steering Pump - San Diego, California

Miguel

2021 years of experience
58 reviews
Miguel
2021 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.5L - Top off coolant - Apopka, Florida
Was not on time.

Ruben

23 years of experience
116 reviews
Ruben
23 years of experience
Ford Taurus V6-3.0L - Wheel Bearings Replacement (Driver Side Front) - North Las Vegas, Nevada
He was very professional had a great sense of humor

Excellent Rating

(1,071)

Rating Summary
986
46
8
7
24
986
46
8
7
24
Number of Ford Taurus services completed
11781+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How a Car's Cooling System Works
Have Have you ever considered the thousands of times explosions occur in your engine? If you're like most people, that thought never enters your mind. Every time a spark plug fires, the fuel and air mixture in that cylinder blows...
Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
If If you have been shopping for a used Kia vehicle, you may want to check out cars under their certified pre-owned program. Many manufacturers have a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, and each one is set up differently. Read on...
How to Replace a Front Axle Engagement Switch on Most Cars
The switch that engages the front axle fails when it gets stuck, does not activate the four-wheel drive, or is difficult to engage.

How do you use the remote to lock the doors?

You don’t have to use the auto functionality of your Intelligent Key to lock the doors. You can use the remote to do so. Here’s how: Make sure the car is in park. Make sure the ignition is off (set...

The car shut off, cannot be started

The crankshaft damper may have a loose bolt and is what's causing the lower timing chain gear to be loose. The gear pin may shear and cause the no start or loss of power. However, if this is not the...

I have an very bad oil leak.

The crankshaft seal (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/front-crankshaft-seal-replacement) is in the area you are referring to. The crankshaft seal lasts maybe 100,000 miles or so. There are other gaskets and seals in that area that would have to be examined as well. If you...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com