Overview & Reviews

New for 2003, the SEL trim level offers a unique instrument cluster with a satin-finish background, as well as Imola leather trimmed seats and dark wood trim. You can now get a real wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, and you'll want to note that power windows and locks, as well as tilt steering and floor mats, are standard on all models.

• Excellent value for the money, high level of safety equipment and crash protection, available as a sedan or a wagon.

• Rental car stigma, poor expected resale value, not as refined as most other midsize sedans.

User Reviews:

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  03 Wagon Good Performance, Poor Quality - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Jiicc - December 21 - 2:00 am

  Stylish, good highway acceleration and excellent handling. Exterior luggage hardware, and support runners had multiple crackings in the middle rivet holes within 2 months of purchased. Oil pan gasket defect produced intolerable burning oil smell when heater, ventilation is turned on.

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  Great Family Car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By joesix - December 15 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car. I bought the base model LX because I wanted a mid size no- frills car with a solid reputation and good looks. The finish while not made of expensive materials is tasteful and well laid out. The paint job is awesome! All controls are where they should be. The base engine while not a tire burner has adequate smooth power delivery. This car like every one I have owned has its quirks. When cold the clutch is grabby. The AC system puts out the occasional weird smell during Oregon’s rainy season. It would be nice to have heat to the windows without having to have the AC on. The trunk release seems a little cheap.

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  Tom1861 - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Thomas E Goddard - December 8 - 2:00 am

  Just purchased my second Taurus. Like the feel and ride. Would buy again.

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  J. A. "Geno" Stork - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Jean Stork - November 30 - 2:00 am

  I FIND THIS TAURUS TO BE AN EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE. ITS FUN TO DRIVE, HANDLES REAL NICE AND VERY LITTLE ROAD NOISE. ONE THING I REALLY HATE IS CLEANING THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD. A VERY SMALL MIDGET WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT IMPROVEMENT. ONE PROBLEM I HAD RECENTLY WAS THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED AND WOULD NOT TURN, EITHER WAY. I PUT IT IN AND PULLED IT OUT ABOUT SIX TIMES BEFORE I COULD START THE CAR. NO FURTHER PROBLEM WITH IT...THANK GOD.

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  2nd Taurus - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By hkiley - November 29 - 2:00 am

  Got great deal but made mistakes!!!! Ford offer a teaser rate got two k off that. But I thought I was getting a fully loaded SEL and after purchased out found out that the passenger seat was not powered and ford had eliminated the center heating and air conditioning unit for rear passengers. This is my Second Taurus and just use for work. The deal was great the buying experience bad. My mistake I didnt check the options list. Also didnt ask for the full spear tire. The car value disapears as soon as you drive it off the lot.

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  2003 Taurus SEL - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By vettetan - November 23 - 2:00 am

  Traded a great Chrysler Concorde for the Taurus, not disappointed in any way. Excellent ride, handling, quietness and comfort.....I am in sales and purchase my own cars, I can put 700 miles on in a day and feel comfortable in a multitude of driving positions....sound system is excellent.....would not hesitate to recommend to anyone including Honda owners....I have had 6 Honda Accords and this Taurus equals any of them!

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  Not Bad! - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By JNOEL - November 19 - 2:00 am

  Had the car since April 1st (april fools day) Not the exact model I wanted. Got suckered into a black model instead of metallic blue, but at least I got leather seats and heated mirrors. Whoopee! (sarcasm) I wish that Ford would use a different tire company than Continental. They go flat if you look at them wrong! My 94 Taurus had more pick-up than this, but it also got reallly bad gas mileage. Traction control is a good idea. My Jeep slips all over the road if its even sprinkling outside. The Taurus holds to the road really well with the TC.

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  Ford Taurus 2003 SES Deluxe - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By GLandears - November 8 - 2:00 am

  We bought this auto 1 year ago. I am 52 years old and by far this is the best automobile I have ever owned. It handles very well rain or shine.I would recommend this automobile to everone who wants a very comfortable ride and a great handling vehicle !! The only engine to get is the 24 valve DOHC !!

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  Taurus Rules!!!!!!!!!!! - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By JCShaw - November 7 - 10:00 am

  The Vehicle is very good at getting you there when you need to go. The Favorite thing about this vehicle to me is that it can speed up very fast!!!! Comfort, Style, Reliability, and Saftey, are the most important things though.

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  Best Bang For The Buck - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By dpmeersman - November 6 - 2:00 am

  Comfortable ride, good economy, complete with leather, moonroof and all the features I wanted in a new car. I looked at Toyotas, Hondas, Mazdas and to get one of these cars equipped as the Taurus is I would have payed $24,000 & up. For $17,900 i got the car I was looking for with much smaller car payments then I would have thought. I can live with the rental car stigma while Im enjoying the savings.