2003 Ford Taurus suspension problems
313 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On october 23 2019, I retained mavis discount tire to inspect my new york state registered 2003 ford taurus. Mavis discount tire passed the vehicle, determining the vehicles condition complied with ny state safety standard of roadworthiness. 12/12/2019, after repairing the transmission at gorilla…”
filed Jan 27, 2020
“I was backing out of my parking space at work and I heard a loud noise and then fthe air wwnt out of my tire on the front driver side real. Once the tire was removed it revealed a large gash in the side wall of the tire as a result broken coil.”
filed Jan 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.