1999 Ford Taurus rear end

1999 FORD TAURUS
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KROG123
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1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I bought my Taurus with a smashed back end. i took a look at it and the trunk won't open and i was told that the rear bracket was broke almost in half
Sep 9, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What is your question?
Sep 10, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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how can I fix it?

can I just replace the rear bracket so I can pull the trunk back into place......the lid is fine its just the bottom part that needs to be fixed
Sep 10, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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Is there any way you could upload a picture of the damage for me to see?
Sep 10, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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I can try in the morning
Sep 10, 2010 at 11:53 PM
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I'll be looking for them.
Sep 11, 2010 at 12:42 AM
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here's 2 of the outside bumper and 2 of underneath the bumper


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00191201009111137_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00192201009111137_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00194201009111139_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00195201009111140_2.jpg

Sep 11, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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what do you think???
Sep 12, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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From what I see, you have two choices. First, (and most expensive) would be to have the entire support removed and a new one welded into place. However, it looks like a clean break. What I would suggest is to have the part straightened and weleded where it broke.

Have you seen any body shops?
Sep 12, 2010 at 10:49 PM
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well I paid $1600 for the car but when I went to MACCO they said it would cost me $1600 for a new back end
Sep 13, 2010 at 12:11 AM
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Good lord! Did you tell them you didn't want a new car just yours fixed? Have it looked at another shop and tell them what you would like done. See how they respond.
Sep 13, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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will do
Sep 13, 2010 at 12:17 PM