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2003 FORD TAURUS Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core Issues in the 2003 FORD TAURUS

8 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac systemheater core 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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All Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core Complaints

#10218070 |
IN MY 2003 FORD TAURUS WATER LEAKS IN THROUGH THE CABIN AIR FILTER, AND BASICALLY SETTLES WITHIN THE HOUSING WHERE THE BLOWER IS SHORTING OUT THE BLOWER SO THE HEATER DOESN'T WORK. *TR
#10208611 |
WATER DRIPPING INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR. *TR
#10193966 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT RAINS. THE LEAK CAUSES A SHORTAGE IN THE AC RESISTOR. THE RESISTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
#10187420 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE HEAT ON AND IT FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER WAS IN THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE MOTOR AND RESISTOR WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS FAILURE WILL REOCCUR BECAUSE IT WAS ONGOING , AND THE FILTER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DAMAGE INCLUDED WATER STAINS ON THE MOTOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS PRESENT. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO RECALL# 03V087000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 113,000. *AK
#10187091 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR, RAIN HOOD, AND RESISTER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONDUCTED SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ALONG WITH TSB # 031506 FROM FORD, AND ANOTHER FROM NHTSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ORIGINALLY QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF $443.00. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE, AND ONLY PAID $182.00. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TSB FAILURES SHOULD HAVE BEEN MENTIONED BEFORE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,300 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.*AK
#10106944 |
THE HEATER WAS UNABLE TO FUNCTION, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT THE HEAT MOTOR TENDED TO GET WATER OR ICE IN IT, CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION.*AK
#10103804 |
THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN THE HEAT AND DEFROSTER IS ON. CONSUMER FEELS NAUSEOUS, MAKING THE ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD DIFFICULT. TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNDETERMINED.*AK
#10057692 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER, CAUSING A SHORT IN THE HEATER COIL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, WINDSHIELD STILL LEAKS. *AK

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 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 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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