2003 Ford Taurus service brakes problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was involved in a collision with major front end damage and no airbags deployed. The brakes have been soft or spongy. I have not seen any leaks for the brake issue. I have bled the brakes several times the master was replaced by the original owner.”
filed Mar 10, 2025
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the vehicle failed to release from the park position. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Aug 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 9 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 14 | 7% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
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.