question on parts/labor for 2013

[Greg Flynn]

Hi All,

I waas quoted $805 plus tax for my dealer to replace the front lower valance and the LF collision sensor.

Sounds very high to me, as I thought I have seen valances for under $100.

Anyone have any thoughts? Experience replacing either part?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Greg Flynn]

Hi All,

I waas quoted $805 plus tax for my dealer to replace the front lower valance and the LF collision sensor.

Sounds very high to me, as I thought I have seen valances for under $100.

Anyone have any thoughts? Experience replacing either part?

Thanks in advance!

Sorry to bump, just hoping someone has some guidance for me on this one.

 

[SHOdded]

Do you by any chance happen to have the part numbers?

 

[Greg Flynn]

Do you by any chance happen to have the part numbers?

Nah, they didnt include that on the write up, only what I wrote above.

 

[rubydist]

the sensor is in the bumper cover - is that (the bumper cover) what you are replacing? if so, $800 is a deal.

 

[Greg Flynn]

the sensor is in the bumper cover - is that (the bumper cover) what you are replacing? if so, $800 is a deal.

The sensor is in the bumper cover, correct. They said that the labor to replace it included removing the bumber, not replacing. The lower valiance is the plastic piece that gets scraped everytime I pull out of my driveway as i have a dip by the driveway and street. It just sounds extremely high. I think the lower valiance part is exactly this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-BUMPE...FORD-TAURUS-SHO-10-12-FO1095231-/331640593429

 

[mybigsho]

valance dg1z-17d757-aa retail 175.75
sensor bk2z-14b004-a retail 81.45

 

[Greg Flynn]

valance dg1z-17d757-aa retail 175.75
sensor bk2z-14b004-a retail 81.45

thanks! Think I, with limited or basically no mechanical skill, can install the valance?

 

[rubydist]

yes, the valence piece is easy to install. r/r the bumper cover to do the sensor is much more complicated.

 

[Greg Flynn]

Uggg...back at Ford for a rear camera issue. Says that I need a new one and it costs $668!!! wtf?

 

[Majestic]

Uggg...back at Ford for a rear camera issue. Says that I need a new one and it costs $668!!! wtf?

Don't do it! You can get the camera on Amazon for ~$50 and install it yourself. It's super easy to do.

 

[bpd1151]

I wish I had seen this original post.

I can remove the entire front bumper cover in about 12min of time, and that rear camera is equally as fast.

All for what the stealership is wanting $1,500 total from you all said and told?

Goodness Christ!

Greg where you located? I'll take your money. Lol.

Tell your service advisor to kindly not charge you "book time" as we all know both jobs can be done much quicker than what the book says and any/all "repairs" performed/completed under the stated book time, is pure profit for them.

*SMH*

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[Greg Flynn]

Is it really really easy to do? I am not close to mechanically inclined! I am in NJ. I would give it a shot though. Just don't know if it includes wiring or whatever but they said they just need to replace the camera?

 

[Majestic]

Is it really really easy to do? I am not close to mechanically inclined! I am in NJ. I would give it a shot though. Just don't know if it includes wiring or whatever but they said they just need to replace the camera?

Here is the thread with all the details. If you can use a screwdriver, you can replace the camera.

http://www.shoforum.com/index.php?threads/source-for-new-backup-camera.134092/#post-1466816

 

[Greg Flynn]

Here is the thread with all the details. If you can use a screwdriver, you can replace the camera.

http://www.shoforum.com/index.php?threads/source-for-new-backup-camera.134092/#post-1466816

Awesome, thank you man! I just got off with ford and cancelled the ore-payment for $600 efffing dollars.

I guess i should try the $50 one referenced in the amazon link?

 

[Majestic]

Awesome, thank you man! I just got off with ford and cancelled the ore-payment for $600 efffing dollars.

I guess i should try the $50 one referenced in the amazon link?

That's what I did. Shipping took quite awhile.

 

[Greg Flynn]

Anyone ever order the front bumper valance? I am going to attempt to replace that myself but want to make sure I order the correct part. I found this?

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2013/ford/taurus/body_mechanical_-ar-_trim/bumper_valance.html

 

[Greg Flynn]

Anyone ever order the front bumper valance? I am going to attempt to replace that myself but want to make sure I order the correct part. I found this?

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2013/ford/taurus/body_mechanical_-ar-_trim/bumper_valance.html

Bump.

Sorry guys, I am generally inept when it comes to cars. Just trying to make sure I order the right part for the valance. Anyone have any suggestions where to purchase? Thanks in advance

 

[Greg Flynn]

Replaced the rear camera and the front valance. Total cost for parts was ~$200. Dealer wanted $1000+

Thank you all!

 

[SHOdded]

Good on ya! Enjoy!