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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  Ive owned 4 Taurus - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By 3-fords - December 10 - 12:44 pm

  All around this is a great car. You cant beat the trunk space without getting an SUV. Cloth seats could be more comfortable. I have leather seats in my Taurus sedan that are way better. Great car with seating for 8 if youre small enough. Strong engine with no problems anywhere on the car. Biggest complaint is that the color shows door scuffs.

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  Go buy a Buick instead - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By jakes Dad - November 3 - 2:33 pm

  I bought this SEL off of an indivdual with 73K on it back in June. What a mistake. The starter went out on it 2 weeks after I bought it. Then the brakes, then the ball joints, then the wheel barrings, then the blower. All in all I have spent 2,000 on this car since I bought it. I am ready to sell it and get a cheap little Honda or Toyota. I drive 30 miles one wa to work and the gas mileage at HWY speeds isnt great. Extremely disappointed with that. Gets 18 in the city and at best 23 on the highway. If you go domestic, get a used Century or LeSabre

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  Too much money, too little car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By dtskiles - September 2 - 10:00 am

  1. A car should have pickup or gas mileage. Ideally, it should have both. This car has neither. A Camry or Accord can accelerate faster and needs much less gas. 2. Details details. Why do you have to unfold the front seat to get to the change holder? Why cant the stereo get signal on cloudy days? 3. The car had trouble starting on a mild spring day with only 2200 miles under its belt. Thats pathetic. There was a time when Accords and Camrys were fighting to catch up to the Taurus - Americas #1 selling car in the 80s. Now theyre not in the same class.

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  Great Car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By John - August 4 - 8:32 pm

  I bought a 2003 Ford Taurus SES in May 2004. It only had 16,000 miles on it. It has been a great car and very reliable. Never needed anything other then one set of brakes and oil changes and I now have 80,000 miles on it. I never got the great gas mileage a lot of others I know did but still reliable. Its got the v-6.

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  johnt - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By john thomas - June 4 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely not one problem mechanically have taken two trips of over 2000 miles and vehicle performed and handled flawlessly

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  2003 Taurus SE - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Mick - May 17 - 9:19 pm

  My Taurus SE has easy turning ability, and the 3.OL.2V 6 CYL engine is very powerful even for interstate driving and climbing up steep hills. It starts quickly and has "get up and go" after 30,000 miles, and looks shiny good.

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  Happy car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By aipo86t - April 15 - 12:22 am

  Bought my Taurus used one year old for $11K. It had 20K miles on it, 32 months later it has 96K miles. The only non-scheduled maintenance work done on the car was two TSB’s when I got the car one for rainhat extension and one for a noisy serpentine belt tensioner, both done under warranty. I find the seats the most comfortable of any car I’ve owned. The car does everything well, nothing fancy just a good honest car. The base engine could use a bit more power when car is fully loaded but is willing and happy. Car is great in the snow. With three kids in college I’ve traveled in all kinds of weather from Vermont to Minnesota and always felt safe and in control, great value for the price.

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  Great value - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Kathy - April 9 - 9:08 am

  I love the smooth ride. Others have also commented how its like riding on glass. Also have had comments that the car is sharp. I also checked into cost of insurance before purchase, was pleased at affordability.

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  2003 Taurus - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By torqrench - March 24 - 10:30 am

  Bought our 03 SES used at 1 year old and 12,500 miles, wife wanted it. Its OK for basic transportation, does nothing exceptional, but does everything OK. I have never been a fan of Taurus seats and I think theyre uncomfortable. The interior layout is good, but the fit & finish of interior materials is average, at best. Mechanically, the only complaint is the HVAC blower motor went. Problem was a Ford design flaw that allowed water to run down into the motor. I called Ford, awful customer service rep. and despite Ford publishing a Tech Bulletin on this problem (TSB 04-15-3) and selling a "rainhat extension" for $20, they would not fix the problem as the car was 3 months past warranty.

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  Great Value - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Rick in Saint Louis - January 9 - 7:24 pm

  I wanted to buy a used car with about 40,000 miles. I looked at the Accord and the Camry. I couldnt find either for under $15,000. I found a great looking 2003 Ford Taurus for $8,500. I love the car. It drives great, looks good and I have an extra $6,500 in my wallet. Check out Consumer Reports on the 2003 Taurus as well. I wanted a reliable car and while Ive only owned it two months, I have NO regrets. This is one great value.