2003 Ford Taurus body problems

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Body, Steering · 74,029 miles · NY

On october 23 2019, I retained mavis discount tire to inspect my new york state registered 2003 ford taurus. Mavis discount tire passed the vehicle, determining the vehicles condition complied with ny state safety standard of roadworthiness. 12/12/2019, after repairing the transmission at gorilla auto works, I was informed of a serious structural situation, control arm assembly "severely deteriorated". On january 20th 2020, I again referred the vehicle to caskinete ford carthage new york for further evaluation, at ford motor company standards, as was informed, that the control arm assembly was not repairable, at the present condition, did not meet new york state or federal safety standards, contrary to the original status, and inspection , issued 10/23/2019 mavis discount tire arsenal st. Watertown new york. Further evaluations, study revealed, that failure of this condition, underway, at us interstate average speed of traffic, potentially catastrophic incident would result, eminent risk of loss of life. Per us agency standards, I have made all reasonable efforts to resolve this complaint with relevant state agencies, dmv. Etc. Additional efforts included relevant new york state political representatives, to include new york state senate. *please note the, possibly intentional omission by mavis staff, of the vehicles mileage. Obtained by other records.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 77,000 miles · OH · crash

We had several close calls where the car would not stop,and slide on dry pavement,and wet conditions . The car had new brakes, rotors, tires, but still would have trouble stopping, unfortunately my daughter was driving the car today,and hit another car. I just replaced the tires again a few months go, thinking the tires were the problem. I had several close calls myself, and I think there is a big problem with this car stopping. Thank god nobody was hurt, but this could have been much worse. My daughter was going approximately 30 miles an hour, and she was on a city street, conditions were wet , but she had plenty of time to stop.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Body · 93,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to remain in position. The contact had to continuously maneuver the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle in position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Body · 73,000 miles · WI

Today a cold front moved in. I received the vehicle from my grandparents and it has spent its whole life in the garage.now it is always outside. Multiple times this year the door latches have gotten stuck in the open position. This causes the doors not to shut, and me having to hold them closed as I drive. They eventually start working ( usually after 20-30 mins of driving). I have tried de-icer and grease but nothing works. My moms 2005 ford freestyle has the same issue, except it was recalled because of it. I find it extremely dangerous that I have to hold my doors closed or they fly open when I drive.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 150,069 miles · CO

The floor board on passenger side is wet and heater blower only blows on setting 4. Mechanic said water shorted out blower motor. Did some searching and found I wasn't the only one. Please see the following; reference recall number 03v087000 and other complaint 10184014. This will show a continuing trend.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Body · 150,000 miles · WV

Had car in shop for A/C problems. Mechanic (whitehill auto and body) they had another 2003 ford taurus with a frame (part of frame) that was being replaced because of rusting through. He said that our frame was also starting to rust. He said they had contacted ford and it was not listed on any recall.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 66,000 miles · MN · crash

An on coming car lost control and swerved into my daughters lane of traffic. My daughter was unable to stop in time and t-boned the other car. Upon impact, the other car was split in 2. My daughters airbags never deployed. All I want to know is why her airbags never deployed. When I call the ford motor company they told me because "no one was seriously injured or killed they would not look into the matter." thankfully everyone walked away. My daughter has a concussion and bruised ribs from the accident. Ford motor company told me the only way they would consider looking at the vehicle is if I bought the vehicle from our insurance company (our insurance totaled the vehicle because of the excessive damage) and then had the vehicle towed to an authorized ford dealer.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 149,500 miles · NY

Just bought the car and doing some routine service , oil change , brake inspection etc. Noticed that the rear body mounts on the subframe had rust rot. And looking over the rest of the subframe noticed that the lower control arms on the front mount of both left and right sides were rotted out completely. The repair work is more than what I paid for the car. I can't even put the car on the road. It will not pass inspection. For a car that is only 10 years old the subframe shouldn't be rotted out like this.ford should give some kind of assistance with this problem.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Body · 117,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. The contact stated that while having the tire changed at a local mechanic, she noticed that the sub-frame had become corroded. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Body · 139,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. The contact stated that the rear floorboards were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 11/19/13