2003 Ford Taurus structure problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On october 23 2019, I retained mavis discount tire to inspect my new york state registered 2003 ford taurus. Mavis discount tire passed the vehicle, determining the vehicles condition complied with ny state safety standard of roadworthiness. 12/12/2019, after repairing the transmission at gorilla…”
filed Jan 27, 2020
“We had several close calls where the car would not stop,and slide on dry pavement,and wet conditions . The car had new brakes, rotors, tires, but still would have trouble stopping, unfortunately my daughter was driving the car today,and hit another car. I just replaced the tires again a few months…”
filed Jan 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled…
TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2020Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 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.