2003 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 313 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (61% of reports).
- 313suspension complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 4%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.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 190 of 313 complaints (61%)
- Punctured tire: mentioned in 56 of 313 complaints (18%)
- Front driver: mentioned in 51 of 313 complaints (16%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 43 of 313 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2003 Ford Taurus at $1,050, and half of them between $620 and $1,550.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 295 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 313 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Taurus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 42,079 |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% | 44,652 |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% | 109,020 |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 102,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% | 46,023 |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% | 147,500 |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 19,878 |
| 2004 Taurus | 10 | 3% | 104,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 313 | 26% | 85,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 962 | 67% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 515 | 50% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 443 | 37% | 74,593 |
| 1999 Taurus | 180 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 59 | 11% | 83,501 |
| 1997 Taurus | 28 | 4% | 96,500 |
| 1996 Taurus | 60 | 7% | 108,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 69 | 6% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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…
I was backing out of my parking space at work and i heard a loud noise and then fthe air wwnt out of my tire on the front driver side real. Once the tire was removed it revealed a large gash in the side wall of the tire as a result broken coil.
Driver's side front coil spring broke and punctured tire. Vehicle was thankfully parked when this happened. There was a recall no. 04v332000, for 1999-2001 models - curious why it stopped there? Multiple online forums indicate this issue continued past 2001. Photos available if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Ford Tauruss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 313 owner complaints about suspension for the 2003 Ford Taurus (26% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $620 and $1,550), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 190 of 313 complaints, followed by “punctured tire” (56).
Other 2003 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2003 Ford Taurus problems or suspension problems across all Taurus years.