Five problems related to anti-theft controller have been reported for the 2003 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2003 Taurus.
Ford Taurus 2003 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2007. Ford Taurus 2003, manufactured by Ford motor company had a problem with electrical system: ignition:anti-theft controller. Anti-theft system failing, causing vehicle to shut off while driving.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. While driving at various speeds, the anti-theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle had to be jumpstarted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the alarm system failed; however, was unable to identify the exact cause of the failure due to no failure codes. The alternator and starter were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
1st occurance: driving on freeway, all electrical power lost except antitheft light on dash on. Turn signals not functioning, was lucky to get to shoulder, no hazards worked while on shoulder. Stranded for approx 1 hr when all power came back and car functioned normally. 2nd occurance; car was parked at work, antitheft light on and all electrical dead leaving driver stranded. Will be towing to Ford dealership it it doesn't start tomorrow.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. While driving 55 mph, the anti-theft warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost all power and shut off. The dealer replaced a sensor at the cost of $400, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times and they replaced the sensor again. The automatic control and powertrain control modules were replaced and a new computer was installed; however, the failure continued. During the final time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they stated that an engineer would be flown in to determine the cause of the failure. The engineer concluded that the vehicle was losing 2. 4 volts while driving, which caused it to shut off. Bypass wires were installed on the vehicle in an attempt to get it to operate correctly. The vehicle was in the shop for over 30 days and is currently awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was 66,693. Updated 09/25/08 updated 09/26/08.
Anti-theft system failing, causing vehicle to shut off while driving.