1999 Ford Taurus Radiator Failure

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JEDLANDER2001
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My Radiator busted on my 1999 Ford Taurus while I was driing on the highway to Connecticut. What would have been the reason for the radiator to bust?, and How much would it cost to get it fixed? Please reply with an approximate quote.

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Jedlander2001
May 13, 2006 at 10:53 AM
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LOSONE
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Plastic radiators are prone to break however it might have been caused by a faulty cap or just plain fatigue. They really can't be fixed.

It is about a $300.00 job if some else does it. make sure you replace the hoses, thermostat and radiator cap. Good luck
May 13, 2006 at 11:34 AM

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Replace the radiator rather than trying to repair it. Also replace the hoses, thermostat, and radiator cap. A shop job was estimated at about $300.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Ford Taurus asked why the radiator burst on the highway and what repairs would cost. The expert said plastic radiators often fail from fatigue or a faulty cap and generally cannot be repaired. The recommended repair is radiator replacement along with the hoses, thermostat, and radiator cap, estimated at about $300.

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