Ford Taurus — Tie Rod End Replacement

What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford Taurus tie rod end replacements at independent shops across the US.

$292

typical total — half of all Ford Taurus tie rod end replacement jobs cost less, half cost more

Fair range $196 – $437

the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)

$1961 in 4 paid less

$292typical

$4373 in 4 paid less

Line item	Low (1 in 4 paid less)	Typical	High (3 in 4 paid less)
Parts — Tie rod end(s)Outer and/or inner tie rod ends; alignment	$47	$71	$108
Labor — 2.1 hrs typicalRange 1.5 – 3 hrs: replace the tie rod end(s), set toe, alignment	$108	$163	$231
Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop	—	~$59	—
Total — what owners paid	$196	$292	$437

Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.

Is your quote fair?

A quote between $196 and $437 is inside the band where half of all Ford Taurus tie rod end replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one outer end with alignment skipped); above it is not automatically gouging (inner and outer ends on both sides, alignment included) — but both ends deserve a question.

What moves the price

Outer vs. inner — inner tie rods take more labor to reach.
Alignment — toe changes with any tie rod — alignment is part of the job.

About this data · How to use this report

Vehicle Ford Taurus, model years 1986–2018
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops

Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.