general problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus

Ten problems related to exterior lighting 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.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2022

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that when taking the vehicle out of "park" after starting the vehicle, which requires the brake pedal to be depressed, the contact could not depress the shifter button out of park. The contact stated that the shift button would not depress. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off and turned the vehicle back on, but had to pump the brake pedal to shift the vehicle out of park. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer, the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2022

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to actuate. The contact stated that while his was driving the vehicle failed to shift out of park into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch or wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting).

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2018

My interior light stays on while I'm driving, and will stay on 2-3 hours after the engine has stopped.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

My car had caught on fire and the police officer and the firemen said it was a electric fire. My car was sitting in front of my apartment building at 8:30 p. M. And that between 3 and 4 a. M. A car that caught on fire and I was not even driving it was just sitting there park.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2015

The car was driving down the street and stopped. When I pressed to accel the transmission did'nt pull over 15 feet and stopped pulling. It was the torque converter that had gon out. And then I get a letter in the mail about other recalls but not on the transmissions. I worked for Ford for 27 years as an engineer and built transmissions under recalls. I have no idea about these paople! but the 2004 has that recall.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2012

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle the brake and the exterior light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 83,118.

7 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

The interior gauge lights have gone out. Some remain on but it is very hard to see the speed, gasoline level, etc. Due to the blown lights. This presents a hazard when driving as you cannot see the instrument cluster.

8 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2010

Power windows will not roll up or down, mirrors do not work, inside lights are out. Ford replaced gem module a couple of years before for the same problem costing me money at that time. When the windows would not roll up or down, Ford would replace fuse and in a few minutes the fuse would blow, again and again they did this and now they are not interested in fixing the problems since the vehicle is older and not under warranty and they claim fixing it would cost more than the vehicle is worth. I have a very good vehicle and would like to use the windows and mirrors and especially the lights inside and I feel this is definitely a safety hazard to me since I travel alone a lot each year. I have contacted Ford and they repeatly state that they do not have any recalls and are not aware of such problems. I even sent them websites from people who are having these problems with the windows. All you have to do is goggle: Taurus window problems and there are numerous owners with this problem. Hope you can help with this matter as Ford is not listening to us. . . . .

9 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2010

I having so much trouble issues on this car I want refund money for this was $1,900 refund back to me.

10 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2009

I have an issues.



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