Table 1 shows eight common visibility related problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the blower (88 problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (18 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Blower problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Rear Window Defogger problems |
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. While driving at any speed, the blower motor emitted smoke from under the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the resister blower motor was Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the windshield separated from the vehicle, causing water leaks and increased wind noise. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with Read details...
Failure of blower motor. My research shows that water leaking into the blower motor compartment and shorting-out the blower motor/resistor is chronic in the 2003 Ford Taurus, evidenced by the presence of water on the floor passenger side-front, and necessitates replacement of the blower motor Read details...