How much is it to replace a rack and pinion? On a 2003 ford Tarus! Machanic told me i need one?

How much is it to replace a rack and pinion? On a 2003 ford Tarus! Machanic told me i need one?

If the rack is leaking out of the bellows where the tie rod comes out I'd go buy a bottle of LUCAS power steering additive and suck all the power steering fluid out of the reservoir and add as much LUCAS as you can get in the system. Then drive and keep adding the LUCAS additive as the rack seals leak for the next 6 weeks. The LUCAS additive softens the crystallized seals over 6 to 8 weeks and seals the leak. It won't quit leaking right away but the stuff really works great. I've stopped rack leaks in over a dozen vehicles using the LUCAS brand additive. Beats a $800 repair bill.

Ugh. Mine on a 2008 Honda Accord ran $1,200…