2003 Ford Taurus consumer reviews

Bullet proof engine, parts are cheap as dirt, labor is cheap, very reliable and starts up every time you need to go. I always carry OBD2 scanner. If any check engine codes pop up I scan myself and know what sensor or part to buy. So far just new EGR valve I installed and Thermostat as well based on codes I recently fixed. Reliability always depends on maintenance. With fresh engine and ATF oil change , spark plugs, air filter, new brake pads and machined rotors, she drives smooth as silk. I highly recommend this car. 147K and drives like new.

I love these Taurus’, they are nostalgic for me as a 90’s baby, I came home in a brand new one back in the day and not I drive an 03’ Taurus station wagon (really cool version of these with seating for 8) that I picked up in 2019 with 75k mikes, now I have about 117k. For a 20 year old car this gold jelly bean has been nothing but bulletproof, over the 42k+ miles I’ve put in since purchasing I’ve only had one required repair and it was just a check engine light, trip to my mechanic and $150 later I was out for a sensor! I’m a maintenance nut so I’ve done everything (preventatively) from suspension/ball joints to motor mounts and chased a tiny leak in the head gaskets. This comfortable, last of it’s kind wagon should last me another 100k+ miles easily..

Test drove Taurus today will purchase in am. This car still smells and looks new. I own 1998 explorer with 316k miles still starts like a 747. and a 2016 sel flex 83k miles and the Taurus has a whopping 51+k miles

Inherited this car from 2nd owner (Mom in Law), and although this is the Plain Jane Vulcan model, it is fun to drive. Nothing really stands out, it is just that this car does all thigs well. Plenty of power, maneuverable, sufficiently roomy, decently appointed and reliable as xxxx. Car has 70K southern highway miles and 70K of around town miles. Only failures were to starter, oil pan and AC. All other work was normal maintenance. (Tires, brakes, etc.) None of the transmission or spring issues that some state that this car has. Car currently has only 140K Miles, but I have friends that have driven these to more than 250K Miles. I am 67 years old, drive only 4K miles per year, so this will likely be my last car! I hope it outlasts me and serves somene else as well!

it was the best used car I had owned great for every day use no problems keep oil change it will go anywhere a/c work great 👍 it was loaded with extra 😀 sunroof power leather seats /heated awesome stereo, V6engine duretec

I have owned this vehicle since I bought it at the Ford dealership. It now has over a quarter of a million miles on it. I admit I’ve had to shove coins in the jukebox to keep her going but it’s worth it. It’s roomy drives great. I have to mention that I use ethanol free gasoline. It makes a world of difference in performance and it’s worth the higher price but then again the mileage is better. Great car. Maybe I can squeeze another 150,000 miles.

This car has power everything... windows, locks, keyless entry alarm, power seats, cruise control.. premium sound system This is a one owner driven car, in good shape, never wrecked/no dents, has received a new transmission at 110k miles, and many other recent items installed, like tires, battery, alternator, starter, water pump, master brake cylinder, idle arm pullys etc.. can take test drive for you, just call to come by

Bought this car that was a company leased vehicle for $3000 with 63K miles on it. The engine performed well, AC failed after having for 2 years, faulty design; aside from that, decent car that lasted with 196K miles, transmission died.

I bought a 2003 Ford Taurus SES (3.0 OHV Vulcan V-6) with only 71K miles in early 2018 and owned it for 18 months. The car had some leaking gaskets when I bought it but otherwise was mechanically sound and the car never left us stranded. The only mechanical issue I had was the vacuum tubes going to A/C & heat controls became disconnected and the A/C fan defaulted to defrost in any setting. The A/C still worked despite it being 16 years old. The heat took a long time to heat up and windows to defrost. The only other complain I had with the Taurus was the fuel efficiency, I was only getting 16 to 18 m.p.g. but on paper this should be getting 20 to 25 m.p.g. I think it may have been a flex-fuel which are less fuel efficient than standard gasoline engines. I just ran 87 octane gas in it. The only reason we don’t have the Taurus any more is my wife had a car accident and it was totaled. The car kept her safe; she had no injuries despite being hit by another driver and fishtailing 180 deg. into a pole.

I THOUGHT🤔🤔🤔 THAT IT WAS OKAY UNTIL ⤵⤵⤵ THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP🛑🤚🏾 ME AND 2~OF MY GRANDCHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR🚘 WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND CRASHED .... PLUS TOTALED IT!