2003 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ford taurus 2003 car safety problem was reported on july 01, 2007.ford taurus 2003, manufactured by ford motor company had a problem with electrical system: ignition:anti-theft controller. Anti-theft system failing, causing vehicle to shut off while driving.”
filed Dec 23, 2019
“My battery light goes on a few seconds after the engine starts and I put the car in drive. The light stays on till I turn car off. Replaced battery, replaced starter, had the alternator checked and was told its numbers were good but no one knows why the battery light goes on. Upon further…”
filed Aug 10, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 15% |
| 2017 Taurus | 11 | 25% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 30 | 12% |
| 2014 Taurus | 29 | 13% |
| 2013 Taurus | 57 | 10% |
| 2012 Taurus | 15 | 19% |
| 2011 Taurus | 47 | 25% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 Taurus | 29 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.