2003 Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. After the vehicle was started, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to switch out of the park position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake switch failed and needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Mar 28, 2016
“Calipers front right f reb caliper remove and inspect and overhaul caliper front one side. Brakes were grinding again which required that inspection which I find out that the same area in the brake system needs replaced. Recomd, tie rod inner remove and replace tie rod end one side inner, ball…”
filed Jul 13, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 Taurus | 32 | 2% |
| 2001 Taurus | 86 | 8% |
| 2000 Taurus | 97 | 8% |
| 1999 Taurus | 99 | 11% |
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.