2003 Ford Taurus safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
56
complaints reporting a crash
12
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 45 report injuries (59 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Ford Taurus vehicles were involved in 79 fatal crashes with 64 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN · Mar 2, 2004
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL… · Mar 10, 2003