2003 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(82 Total Reviews)
A Completely Disposable Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is my only Ford car, and most certainly my last. Fords are not long- term cars. I bought the car from my employer off lease, dirt cheap (I drove it during lease). I have never spent so much repair money on a car with so few miles. Visually, the car is still in great shape. Paint and interior are perfect. The engine (base 3.0 V6) is quite underpowered, gets pitiful gas mileage, and is in need of a trip to the dealer for repair every few months. My GM (Buick) and Nissan cars have never cost me this much money in repairs. At 77k, I've repaired rain leaks on passenger floorboard, oxygen sensors, cam shaft sensor, and had transmission serviced 3 times. This is totally a disposable car.
Favorite Features
Outside styling, trunk space, exterior convenience lights under mirrors, super low price as a used car.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage for the 155-HP, 3.0 V6 is terrible (23 mpg combo city-hwy commute daily). New, this car was pretty good. With age, it is a maintenance monster. The car is meant to be sold to fleets and recycled immediately after lease end.
A great used car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this car as the second owner. I looked at a lot of cars but none with safety features like Ford Taurus. Excellent precicion steering and it rides like you're on glass. Super quiet on the freeway. I liked the sister mercury sable too but couldn't find one. Great car, very roomy and for once I finally feel safe. Thanks for listening.
Favorite Features
The way it handles on the regular road and the freeway.
Suggested Improvements
Would like a better choice of interior colors.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
18300 and still going!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this model after driving my wife's 1996 Sable LS. I wanted one just like it. I have put 183K on her so far. Minor glitches but nothing unexpected for the mileage. I am happy I got the SEL model with all of the bells and whistles especially the leather and 4 wheel discs. Note to the average driver: I got 101,000 on first set of brakes and 82,000 on second set!
Favorite Features
24 valve engine. Leather interior. Hidden CD changer.
Suggested Improvements
Front suspension is still as lousy as the 1996 model.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Good value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought this to be our main family car (now that the kids are all gone). Had 28k on at time of purchase, 84k now. Had a few mechanical challenges, nothing unusual except the trans torque converter about 80k. No fireworks but is not unattractive. And, I can count on it. My mileage is better than most reviewers: 24 around town, up to 37 on a trip (yeah, you read that right!). In fact I just returned from a 400 mile trip and got 37.8. Double checked the math etc.! Just made a 04 Explorer our main car. Was going to replace Taurus with "fuel efficient car" but why bother?
Favorite Features
Dependability, fuel efficiency, attractive interior.
Suggested Improvements
Give a little of the trunk space to the back seat.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my 2003 SES with 13,000 miles in September, 2003. Since then I have only had one repair (a $400 camsynchronizer). The car runs good with over 120,000 miles, I have yet to change the brakes or have any other repairs. As for fuel economy, I can get around 24 to 26 mpg on the interstate and around 18 to 20 mpg in town.
Favorite Features
Large trunk and plenty of room for kids in the backseat.
Suggested Improvements
I wish Ford would adjust the placement of the rearview mirror. I am 6'3" and the rearview mirror creates a blind spot just in front of the right passenger fender, which causes me to continually adjust my body to get a clear view.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
All the mechanics agreed....
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
that this make of car is very poor. They know, because they repair this car so often.I should have listened to my dad, he said the car was junk and it really was. since the very beginning, the car had problems with transmission, broke in May 2007, the alternator, the catalytic sensor, the catalytic converter, etc. I invested $4000 in repairs. but I had enough, I divorced my car I cant have this constant stress about what will be next and really be stressed out about the cost. Also the interior is bad quality, thing are tearing apart. Sound is bad. Advice: before buying this car, ask mechanics and you will change your mind. Buy a good car, a Subaru or Toyota.
Favorite Features
It is roomy inside, it has very good space inside. The truck is very spacious.
Suggested Improvements
they probably made some changes in the newer models.
3 out 7 people found this review helpful
Watch Out!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this Ford with 26,000 miles for just over $11000. The car has been great, until now With 80000 miles, the transmission failed without warning, the rear wheel bearings started screaming for attention. Now that the repairs are done, the car leaks transission and engine oil. I'm told bad design. This was my first and last Ford, I'm going back to a Jeep!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 5 people found this review helpful
lots of car for the money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I've had my Taurus now for 4 years, and am absolutely delighted with it. I have about 105000 trouble free miles on it. The only problem I had was the remote keypad on the door went bad, and that was replaced under warranty. It gets great mileage on the hgy (27mpg). with the price of gas I sometimes think of trading it for a 4cyl Ford Fusion or similar vehicle, but their mileage isn't that much better than the V6 in my Taurus.
Favorite Features
Leather interior, reliability, beautiful styling
Suggested Improvements
Can't think of any. Hope to keep it another 100000 miles.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
My Taurus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love driving my Taurus on the freeway, I pass everyone. And the brakes are great. It is even good in quiet neighborhoods it won't wake up anybody.
Favorite Features
My favorites are the moonroof and leather interior
Suggested Improvements
I would improve the trip meter to digital
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
2003 Tarus
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This vehicle is an excellent value. Dependable, fuel efficient(28MPG highway)and comfortable. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone
Favorite Features
Exterior styling is a home run
Suggested Improvements
Making the 4 valve motor as standard equipment would be the only thing lacking
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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