2003 Ford Taurus: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 130,000 miles · VA

Brake lights came on would not turn off. Brake switch needs to be replaced. Battery died thanks .in motion on street

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Lights · 96,976 miles · TX

I woke up on 7/19/14 to find my 2003 ford tauruses battery dead. This seemed strange since the battery was new and the alternator was in great shape. Not sure why my battery was dead, I jumped the car and drove somewhere. When I parked my car, I noticed the brake lights continued to illuminate after shutting the engine off. I tried tapping on the brakes, but the brake lights continued to illuminate. I researched the issue and found a ford recall (04s12) for 2003 ford taurus that said brake lights would stay on all the time. The recall covered the replacement of a brake light switch. The ford dealership said that my VIN did not qualify under the recall. I had the dealership replace the switch anyways at my cost. The replacement brake light switch fixed the issue. The recall needs to be expanded to cover my VIN.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · OH

My battery discharge light came on then the ABS light, the brake light and others. I have taken it to a repair shop and neither he nor I can find the battery drain. The computer doesn't show anything. At times if its raining the wipers go as does the heat or air blower. I have also noticed the transmission not shifting correctly. My main concern is the engine stopping or the brakes not working and I have had my wipers not work in a rain storm . Any advice?

Filed Nov 29, 2013 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · MI

Oct 2012 bought my ford taurus 2003. In november as I drove home at 3 am at 55 MPH the cars dashboard lights all flashed across my dash then the headlights went out as I pulled to the side of the road the car stalled. I sat for approx 15 restarted car and got it home. The next morn the battery was dead. Purchased battery. Car ran fine for a year then changed coils in october 2013. Ion november I was driving 55 MPH and all of a sudden dash and headlights went out. I was able to move the car into a driveway before gettin hit by 2 cars. Car was towed to my house I charged battery check the alternator. Next day car was started 3 times. The fourth time no go. Car towed to mechanic. Or shall I say dealership where car is under warranty. They called next day to tell me it was a dead battery they have charged it for an hour. I let the car sit there for a few days then called back, they then said my neg term to my battery wasn't connected.. And the car is now fixed, the car has sat at dealership for three weeks. Im scared to drive it and don't want my four kids in that death trap.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 82,555 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. The contact stated that both the blower motor and the interior lights experienced failures. As a result, hot air would not blow from the vents and the windshield could not be defrosted. The interior lights illuminated constantly and drained the battery prematurely. The dealer reprogrammed the electrical system computer and corrected the interior light failure. The blower motor failure was not corrected. The failure mileage was 82,555 and the current mileage 85,754. Updated 03/05/12*lj updated 03/06/12