Model Year Problem Record

Ford Taurus 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Ford Taurus: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,223Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

32Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

98Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension331 complaints

331 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train319 complaints

319 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility211 complaints

211 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V087000.

Vehicle Structure111 complaints

111 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System100 complaints

100 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control90 complaints

90 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine90 complaints

90 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V105000.

Air Bags49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V106000.

Brakes44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V087000Reported March 10, 2003 - 67,894 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 67,894 vehicles across all affected models.

04V105000Reported March 2, 2004 - 399,926 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 399,926 vehicles across all affected models.

04V106000Reported March 2, 2004 - 938,789 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 938,789 vehicles across all affected models.