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2003 FORD TAURUS Fuelpropulsion System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2003 FORD TAURUS

6 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#11475206 |
At times the vehicle accelerates by itself albeit I am not touching the gas pedal. While driving the vehicle at 45 mph, I take my foot off of the accelerator and the vehicle maintains the 45 mph speed or increases speed if I am driving down a hill or any downward gradient regardless of the angle of decent. When I try to stop the vehicle using the foot brake it continues to maintain speed and if I put the shift lever in neutral, while trying to stop, the RPM's increase from approximately 1500 rpm's to 3200 rpm's until the vehicle comes to a complete stop, and then, only after approximately five seconds do the RPM's begin to drop to 1000 rpm's. If I am driving the vehicle with cruise control and cancel the cruise control, the vehicle maintains the cruise control speed indefinitely, literally for miles thereafter. I wanted to...
#10937292 |
THROTTLE STUCK WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL GOING INTO A TURN NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I RELEASED THE THROTTLE AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, FORCING THE USE OF BRAKES TO GAIN CONTROL. PLACED TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND ENGINE REVVED BEFORE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF POSITION. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP BROKE AND PREVENTED THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO NEUTRAL POSITION. *TR
#10928910 |
THERE IS A SERIOUS GAS LEAK ON MY FORD TAURUS. THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND THE GAS WAS JUST DRIPPING OUT OF THE GAS TANK. I WAS INFORMED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR SINCE IT IS A FIRE HAZARD.
#10865520 |
FUEL FILTER RETAINING CLIPS (WHITE PLASTIC/NYLON) ARE NOT AVAILABLE. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER AND INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF R-CLIPS/HAIRPIN CLIPS. FORD DOES NOT SELL PROPER RETAINING CLIP. THIS CAN/WILL RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MASSIVE FUEL LEAK WHEN THE PARTS SEPARATE.
#10767610 |
I STARTED CONSTANTLY SMELLING GAS OUTSIDE THE CAR THEN IT STARTED SMELLING IN CABIN THEN I LOCATED AND REPLACED FUEL FILTER THEN REALIZED TANK APPEARED TO BE LEAKING AROUND SEAMS.
#10716291 |
I WAS DEPARTING FROM PARKING LOT AND THE CAR SUDDENLY HAD SOME NOISE IN THE HOOD THEN LOST ALL THE POWER. AFTER STARTING ENGINE AGAIN, I CAN SHIFT THE GEAR INTO D OR R, ENGINE WORKS OK BUT THE CAR WON'T MOVE AT ALL. BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE TRANSMISSION WORKS FINE, NO DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, NO SLIPS, NO JOLTS, SMOOTH GEAR-CHANGING...THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WITH NO WARNING SIGNS AT ALL. THE CAR IS REGULARLY AND WELL MAINTAINED. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHEN IT HAPPENED. LATER IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE STRIPPED TORQUE CONVERTER SPLINES. IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FORD EARLY 2000'S VEHICLES, THE SPLINES ARE ONLY 0.16" THICK BY FORD'S DEFECT DESIGNS, WHICH CAN BE EASILY STRIPPED.

Other 2003 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Train 169 complaints Suspensionfront 147 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 136 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 86 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 82 complaints Structure 79 complaints Suspension 77 complaints Electrical System 75 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 74 complaints Visibility 52 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 36 complaints Visibilitywindshield 33 complaints Exterior Lighting 30 complaints Air Bags 26 complaints Engine 23 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Suspensionrear 22 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 22 complaints Service Brakes 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Structurebody 17 complaints Tires 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Steering 11 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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