2003 Ford Taurus Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Ford Tauri for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Ford Taurus problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Taurus Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Ford Taurus | 26 Tauri, 8.3 months of data per Taurus, average 121400 miles88 |
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2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Wagon
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 35000 | 150 | Heater Blower Motor Blown |
| Jul | 2012 | 78300 | 1400 | It was the cam position sensor. The car bucked between 3000 & 4000 rpm. According the web, this is a common Taurus problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | 1913 | The transmission "dropped" at an intersection. The transmission had to be rebuilt. |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 136000 | 90 | Replace Ignition wires and spark plugs & intake plenum gaskets. Was misfiring under load from bad wires, causing carbon-tracking on spark plugs. Replaced spark plugs & wires, and also replaced intake plenum gaskets for vacuum leak |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Total transmission failure. |
| Jun | 2010 | 58000 | 50 | Hood latch would not engage completely. Only secondary latch worked |
| Nov | 2012 | 77000 | 100 | Replaced original Motorcraft battery. |
| Dec | 2012 | 78000 | 400 | Car surging and stalling. Replaced numerous emission hoses |
| Ford Taurus in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 201700 | 179 | Engine missfire. replaced ign wires. |
| Mar | 2013 | 210000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 156700 | 1000 | Replaced worn tie rods after purchase of new tires. I was told about the problem a while ago, but I decided to wait until I really needed to have them replaced. Brake pads de-glazed. Leak in AC hose resulting in poor AC performance. Repair quote was over a thousand dollars, I decided to live with it. |
| Sep | 2012 | 158000 | 180 | Broken throttle assembly, throttle stuck open. I was able to temporarily repair it on the roadside and (carefully) drive it to the dealership. |
| Apr | 2013 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 200 | Changed both front bearings | |
| Sep | 2009 | 400 | Changed oxygen sensor, changed air flow manifold gaskets | |
| Ford Taurus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 122700 | 1000 | New Compressor |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 3000 | replaced two of the three catalytic converters. Contacted dealership and Ford head office directly and neither could explain the reason for this type of repair. Third cat was replace 4 months later | |
| Apr | 2010 | 148800 | 900 | Noise when turning. Shop determined it needed to replace the power steering pump. Shop suggested steering rack needs replacing. Car has been fine w/out this repair so far. |
| May | 2010 | 149400 | 480 | Replaced lower front ball joint. Trip included power steering flush and re-alignment. |
| Jun | 2010 | 150040 | 1200 | Replacement of steering rack |
| Sep | 2010 | 155000 | 400 | replaced front passenger side bearing |
| Oct | 2010 | 159960 | 350 | front end vibration and noise; garage determined front brakes needed to be replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 173600 | 300 | replaced collapsed air pollution hose and idle regulator |
| Nov | 2011 | 176980 | 900 | Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Second time done on this vehicle. First time was a year ago. |
| Dec | 2011 | 177940 | 0 | Mechanic ran a diagnostic as car was not firing on all cylinders. He recommends replacement of plugs and wires. |
| Feb | 2012 | 180160 | 350 | Loss of power was noticed. Car was misfiring, engine shake, vibration in front. Mechanic diagnosed that it needed new plugs and wires. First time I have replaced these since owning the car. |
| Jul | 2012 | 186620 | 350 | rear brakes serviced, no parts replaced; rust and dirt removed and realigned. Also had oil change and fluid check. Interior trim on passenger door re-glued to door. |
| Dec | 2012 | 192200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 139000 | 780 | Torque converter failure. Replaced part & serviced transmission. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 108000 | 230 | Fuel pump failed. Located in gas tank, which made the repair difficult and time consuming. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Front brake pads. |
| Aug | 2010 | 38000 | 150 | reline rear brakes..turn rear brake drums |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 82000 | 300 | oxygen sensor went out at 60.000 miles |
| Dec | 2009 | 86000 | 340 | rear sway bar broke, replaced it. Did a brake power flush. Was told I might need to replace rear struts. |
| Dec | 2011 | 103000 | 80 | Thermostat change, radiator flush |
| Nov | 2012 | 129500 | 500 | Throttle, timing related |
| Dec | 2012 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Ford Taurus 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Taurus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 173000 | 0 | Replaced battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 178000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 73700 | 861 | I took it in to have it looked over, a safety inspection. The battery was replaced, an exhaust clamp, windshield washer nozzle fixed, brakes cleaned. Going to have the rust removed from both wheel wells, rear driver and passenger sides. The starter had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | 202 | The sway bar was lose in the trunk area. |
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 91000 | 780 | Water leak, in trunk lid mounted brake light, which was never connected during mfg. according to repair shop. Air conditioning was also checked as source of leak and from below chassis as well with sprinkler. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 254000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 258000 | 84 | blew the engine. The repair bill exceeded what I was willing to spend, so I just paid the tow bill and junked it. |
| Ford Taurus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | A/C not cold - found suction line was leaking from the o-ring seal - covered under parts warranty from previous attempt to fix this on 6/26/07 | |
| Jan | 2008 | 65 | Check Engine Light - Replaced Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor - Extended Warranty | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Rust Repair on left rear quarter panel - covered by Rust Proofing Warranty | |
| Oct | 2008 | 363 | Washer fluid lines rotted, driver's side nozzle not spraying correctly - line and nozzle replaced Passenger side tires losing air - resealed both tires **Cost includes additional routine maintenance | |
| Nov | 2008 | 148 | Fuel tank leaking - new fuel tank installed - Extended Warranty | |
| Ford Taurus in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 97000 | 200 | Replaced alternator |
| Nov | 2012 | 97500 | 280 | new master cylinder, new rear brake cylinders |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 85000 | 500 | alternator replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 86500 | 1500 | shaft sheared in torque convertor |
| Jun | 2012 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 140000 | 350 | Starter went out. Shop replaced starter and had to replace it again within one week, bad from supplier. |
| Jan | 2011 | 150300 | 1700 | Smell of radiator fluid inside vehicle. Water on floor on passenger side, not associated with radiator. |
| Oct | 2011 | 170000 | 570 | Starting car was labored and failed on one occasion. Battery and alternator checked out OK at parts store test. Starter replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 208000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Taurus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 145000 | 0 | Car began running roughly. The shop determined a cracked head. I elected not to repair. |
| Ford Taurus in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 140000 | 453 | Starter was replaced. Oil and filter change, tire rotation. |
| Ford Taurus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 126000 | 100 | Water leaking into trunk during rain. Replaced trunk seal, seems to have stopped. |
| May | 2010 | 130000 | 501 | Alternator had to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 130000 | 460 | Replaced worn inner tie rods |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Taurus in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 145000 | 130 | Replaced brake rotors and drums and pads and shoes due to warpage. The CV Joint came apart and tore up front end. |
| Ford Taurus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 350 | New Starter. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 1229 | Alternator replaced. Approx: $600. Synchronizer and sensor assembly replaced. Approx: 600 | |
| Jul | 2012 | 94300 | 973 | Car would not start. Replaced Fuel Pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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