Three problems related to gasoline fuel system 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.
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus since new. At about 70,000 miles it started having acceleration without touching the gas. No codes showed up. Every mechanic has a different opinion. Basically trial and error, none of which works. I have had the cruise checked, changed the throttle position sensor and the idle air valve. It still does this at 111,000. I am concerned for my wife's safety since it is her car. I read that Ford has not recognised this as a problem, but there are hundreds of similar online complaints.
Consumer received recall notice 04v105000 regarding air filter paper which could cause a fire. No parts were available. Mechanic informed consumer that the parts were on national back order.
Three authorized Ford repair facilities made 5 attempts to fix or repair an inaccurate fuel guage on a 2003 Taurus se sedan with no luck. All new parts were replaced from one end to the other to no avail. Ford motor company states there is no current fix, but they were working on one. This was as of 06/18/03.