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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  Best Car ever - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By lawnboy270 - November 29 - 1:36 am

  This was our first new car. From day one it has been awesome. Now almost 10 years and 244,000 miles later it continues to do whatever is asked of it. The Duratec 24v 3.0 is quite trouble free. It still has the original starter, alternator, and water pump. The trans is the same one it came with in 2003 and has never gave an issue shifting. Take care of your car and it will take care of you. Oil changes every 5k, trans fluid change, and fuel filter every 30k, coolant every 100k. Why I would ever buy a import after owning this car? It made us a Ford family for life.

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  Love my Taurus - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By javacup1 - November 15 - 2:00 am

  I have nothing but good things to say about my Taurus completely dependable I have 173k mi. only cost i had was regular service changing plugs gas filter etc as specified in manual the only part that needed replacement more then once was the from stabilizer bar other than that it rides like a gem and i am proud to own a ford and its American and i came from the saabs Nissans volvos.

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  Happy with Taurus - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By J Harbor - July 31 - 12:16 pm

  I purchased my Taurus w/17,000 miles on it. I have had excellent experience with the car, has sun roof, large truck, plenty of room in back seat. Other than regular service I have only had to have front brake job and new battery and tires. I now have 58,000 and still happy. I like the style, enjoy it every day and have made several long trips.

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  Its My Baby! - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Dot Collins - October 9 - 6:50 pm

  I will probably keep this car until parts are no longer available for it. It handles well, seats comfortably, and rides magnificently. The only thing I would change about it would be a llittle better gas mileage, but I can overlook that for the rest of what it does. Its my baby!

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  Great car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By MadJoe - September 20 - 2:00 am

  So far my experience with this car has been more than I expected. With the 24V DOHC 200Hp engine, it leaves most other "family sedans" (with the obvious exception of the 240Hp Altima) wanting. Its comfortable and roomy with an attractive interior that puts other cars in its class to shame. You definitly get more than you pay for with this car.

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  Much better buy than a Camry - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By KeithMac - January 1 - 2:00 am

  Ive only had my car for a week and this review may be a little premature but I drive one just like it at work. Thats what sparked my interest. Ive got to tell you I love this car! I have had many Fords and trust them with my life. Theyre very safe! (Thats from experience)My 2003 Taurus SES is paked with goodies and at a fraction of the cost of its competitors...Camry, Maxima, etc. As best I can see this car has no cons. If youre shopping around definitely test drive this car.

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  My 2003 Taurus SE, Best Car I ever had - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By RWaggs62 - November 24 - 4:17 pm

  I bought her brand new on 4/19/2003. From the beginning she was reliable, strong & comfortable. Seriously, the most comfortable seats on long rides of any car I have ever owned. Reliability? Awesome. 77,500 miles later, besides regular service, I had to change the starter right at 5 years and the AC compressor at 5 years, all under warranty. Best car I have ever owned, for comfort, reliability, quality craftsmanship, and ride. I also own a Jaguar, which I love, but when my wife and I are going on a long drive, we take the most comfortable car, the 2003 Ford Taurus SE. Love it!

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  great car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By good car - November 20 - 2:00 am

  Roomy, great long distance car, comfortable, powerful, good handing, can sleep in back with seats down,have not had 1 problem.

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  A great used car - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Looked a long time - June 26 - 9:31 pm

  I purchased this car as the second owner. I looked at a lot of cars but none with safety features like Ford Taurus. Excellent precicion steering and it rides like youre on glass. Super quiet on the freeway. I liked the sister mercury sable too but couldnt find one. Great car, very roomy and for once I finally feel safe. Thanks for listening.

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  lots of car for the money - 2003 Ford Taurus
  By Ray in Erie - April 2 - 4:02 am

  Ive had my Taurus now for 4 years, and am absolutely delighted with it. I have about 105000 trouble free miles on it. The only problem I had was the remote keypad on the door went bad, and that was replaced under warranty. It gets great mileage on the hgy (27mpg). with the price of gas I sometimes think of trading it for a 4cyl Ford Fusion or similar vehicle, but their mileage isnt that much better than the V6 in my Taurus.