2003 Ford Taurus visibility problems
191 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2003 Ford Taurus — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving at any speed, the blower motor emitted smoke from under the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the resister blower motor…”
filed Apr 19, 2016
“The floor board on passenger side is wet and heater blower only blows on setting 4. Mechanic said water shorted out blower motor. Did some searching and found I wasn't the only one. Please see the following; reference recall number 03v087000 and other complaint 10184014. This will show a continuing…”
filed Nov 6, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 03V087000 · Mar 10, 2003
Related service bulletins
Power window concerns - service tip. *tt
05227 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Visibility problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% |
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.