2003 Ford Taurus problems by component
1,223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 316 | 26% | 86,877 mi |
| Suspension → | 313 | 26% | 85,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 191 | 16% | 56,850 mi |
| Structure → | 111 | 9% | 57,123 mi |
| Electrical System → | 97 | 8% | 75,494 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 88 | 7% | 103,858 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 67 | 5% | 73,444 mi |
| Air Bags → | 46 | 4% | 58,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 46 | 4% | 100,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 30 | 2% | 53,000 mi |
| Engine → | 23 | 2% | 105,212 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 21 | 2% | 121,757 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 21 | 2% | 25,000 mi |
| Tires → | 18 | 1% | 59,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 1% | 87,500 mi |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.