2003 Ford Taurus: won't start

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Engine · 123,000 miles · VA

I purchased the car 11/17/2018 from earls credit auto sales in portsmouth on airline blvd ; it rode well until 11/30/2018 when I drove to the barbershop in the greenbrier area of chesapeake va. I went to pull out the parking lot and my car started to shake real heavy and sloppy so I parked it and turnt it off , when I tried to start it up it would not start it kept stalling I called the dealerships auto shop they took the car and held it and claim they were working on it , I picked the car up when it was ready 12/04/2018. It rode fine until 12/14/2018 I went to the barbershop again and as I was leaving backing out my car started to shake heavily again than before I could put the car in drive to pull back in to the parking spot the car just cut off in the middle of the parking lot while a car was to the left of me trying to pull out . I had to get out and push the car in the spot and hurry and rush to push on the break and put the car in park. When I got a tow to the dealerships auto shop I explained this is my second time here under the same circumstances , I also called the dealership pleading to give the car back and to be refunded I barley got to enjoy or use the beguile without it being a problem . I was told they don't allow refunds and there auto shop will fix the car , so when they said the car was ready on 12/15/2018 it drove well but it the check engine light came on I went to auto zone for a free test and I got a po430 code , I called the auto shop before they closed because they told me on the 14th all what was wrong was a fuel pump and they replaced it but it has something to do with the catalyst system I been smelling a buring smell coming through my vents for a while but never really knew what it was . The rep on the phone told me it was fine for me to still drive the car and I also I won't be able to get my car worked on till 12/26/2018 . I need help!

Filed Jul 20, 2018 · Suspension · TN

Keep shutting off randomly while during in the city sitting at a traffic stop. Doesn't start all the time. There's rattling and clunking noise under the front of the vehicle

Filed May 16, 2013 · Engine · 82,000 miles · PA

Numerous problems!!!car died in the middle of an intersection.has happened 3 separate times. Have had car towed several times. Car won't start after being run for afew miles;will start again after cool. Mother has cancer and need this vehicle to get her to her chemotherapy and doctors appointments. Mother also uses a walker and after getting chemo treatments which physically wear her out it is extremely dangerous, frustrating, and highly inconvenient to get her into a tow truck!!!!! Hundreds of complaints all over the internet and still nothing. Apparently someone(perhaps your department)needs to look into this very prevalent issue!!!!!

Filed Nov 29, 2012 · Acceleration · 134,500 miles · CA

I bought the 2003 ford taurus used at the end of 2008. I did not start to experience the sudden acceleration problem until 2011. Luckily, I'm a well-trained driver from the days of high school drivers ed. Classes and my dad teaching me everything from driving in different weather conditions to what to do if your brakes fail, etc. The occurrences have gotten more frequent; I called in a complaint months ago to ford but the lady I spoke with acted like she didn't believe me. She stated that my car was an older model and that they were looking into things about a newer model, she also said if I were to fix it just keep the receipt. So in other words come up with the money yourself or have an accident. The cars RPM needle starts to rise and it's about 5500 to 6000 before I can get it to engage. I ride the brakes until I get to a red-light and then put it in park and rev the engine to get it back down to normal. Other times I've had to pop it in neutral, push the accelerator until it starts to come down then back to drive. This is unnerving, especially when I have kids in the car, in heavy traffic or near a school at 3:00. Ford needs to acknowledge this problem before someone gets hurt, if they haven't already.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Electrical · 104,220 miles · TX

Affected part: starter...car would not start. I got it jumped and drove to autozone to test. Starter was dead. Replaced starter. Affected part: not sure what part but I am having problems with the headlights/dashlights and air, all weakening as I am driving. Vehicles think I am flashing my headlights at them.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Electrical · 60,500 miles · CA

1st occurrence: driving on freeway, all electrical power lost except antitheft light on dash on. Turn signals not functioning, was lucky to get to shoulder, no hazards worked while on shoulder. Stranded for approx 1 hr when all power came back and car functioned normally. 2nd occurrence; car was parked at work, antitheft light on and all electrical dead leaving driver stranded. Will be towing to ford dealership if it doesn't start tomorrow.

Filed Oct 22, 2006 · Engine · LA

My 2003 ford taurus has been in the shop over 5 times for stalling while driving and not starting on any given day. Everything has been replaced except the car itself. Upon the last visit, I was told it was the starter and that I had to pay for it to be replaced. After it was replaced and the dealership called to let me know it was ready, I went up there and it would not start again. At that time they told me it was the computer in the car and they would have to replace it also. Any information on exactly what is wrong, would be nice. I have driven their loaner car more than the car I bought!

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Electrical, Visibility · 4,700 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield glass leaked during rainy weather and puddles of rainwater form in the floorboard. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer. The dealer replaced the sealant around the windshield glass. Afterwards, the problem persisted. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 03v087000 regarding visibility. The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not alerted. The battery needed to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. The air condition failed. Updated 09/22/06.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Lights · 70,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. A problem with the malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring has caused the stop lamps to become inoperable. The vehicle will not start unless placed in neutral. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The VIN was not included in the recall.

Filed May 5, 2006 · Lights · 58,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights do not work properly. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights flash. After starting the vehicle it would not shift from the drive position. Additionally, there are times when the vehicle will not start it must be turned off and restarted. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 04v106000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The VIN was not included in the recall.