2003 Ford Taurus Structure Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,123 miles. The words owners use most often: “blower motor” (40% of reports).
- 111structure complaints
- 57,123median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blower motor: mentioned in 44 of 111 complaints (40%)
- Passenger side: mentioned in 42 of 111 complaints (38%)
- Water leak: mentioned in 21 of 111 complaints (19%)
- Floor board: mentioned in 14 of 111 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Taurus structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | 180,000 |
| 2018 Taurus | 11 | 22% | 55,000 |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 7% | 105,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% | 55,050 |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 21,600 |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 20% | 58,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% | 5,006 |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% | 101,714 |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 22 | 3% | 89,542 |
| 2004 Taurus | 17 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 111 | 9% | 57,123 |
| 2002 Taurus | 54 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 38 | 4% | 104,611 |
| 2000 Taurus | 33 | 3% | 87,500 |
| 1999 Taurus | 19 | 2% | 110,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 22 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 25 | 3% | 80,902 |
| 1996 Taurus | 40 | 5% | 104,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 55 | 5% | 124,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2003 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On october 23 2019, i retained mavis discount tire to inspect my new york state registered 2003 ford taurus. Mavis discount tire passed the vehicle, determining the vehicles condition complied with ny state safety standard of roadworthiness. 12/12/2019, after repairing the transmission at gorilla…
We had several close calls where the car would not stop,and slide on dry pavement,and wet conditions . The car had new brakes, rotors, tires, but still would have trouble stopping, unfortunately my daughter was driving the car today,and hit another car. I just replaced the tires again a few months…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to continuously maneuver the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front cradle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Ford Tauruss have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about structure for the 2003 Ford Taurus (9% of the 1,223 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Taurus structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,123 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “blower motor”, in 44 of 111 complaints, followed by “passenger side” (42).
Other 2003 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2003 Ford Taurus problems or structure problems across all Taurus years.