2003 Ford Taurus visibility problems

Filed Apr 2, 2022 · Visibility · AL

Windshield

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Brakes, Visibility · OH

While attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter will not work; specifically the vehicle stays "locked" in the park setting. This has occurred on several occasions and requires me to turn the vehicle off or attempt to "re-set" the brake by applying the brake several times. Additionally, at times the brake lights remain lit after the vehicle has been placed in part and turned off with the driver locking the vehicle after exiting the vehicle. The brake lights remaining lit has caused the battery to completely discharge. To offset this I've had to remove the fuse for the rear brake lights to prevent the battery from discharging. I did have an independent mechanic examine the issue and the mechanic noted the vehicle recall for a 2003 ford taurus for this fault. When I contacted ford I was informed that my vehicle was not included in a lot identified as impacted by the vehicle recall. Specifically the VIN from my 2003 ford taurus was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 04v106000 (exterior lighting). This fault first occurred when I was stationed in japan (2004 - 2007) sometime in may of 2004 when the battery discharged to the point that I had to replace the battery; I couldn't jump start the vehicle with the original battery still in the vehicle. The approximate mileage of the vehicle at that time was 3,000 miles. As of today (august 10, 2017) the mileage on the 2003 ford taurus has reached 104,000. Request the federal safety agency review the records for possible inclusion of the lot for my vehicle for inclusion in this recall. Additionally, wish the federal safety agency to consider including the lot of my vehicle for inclusion in recall 03v087000 regarding the windshield on my vehicle. I have replaced the cabin air filter and the brake components since purchasing the vehicle, so the recalls addressing those issues are not applicable due to regular maintenance activity.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Visibility · OR

Leaking water on the passenger side floor, blower motor quit working floor is starting to mold multiple work bags saturated with moldy water. Told to reference existing recall 03v087000 and complaint 10184014

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Lights, Transmission · TN

The car was driving down the street and stopped. When I pressed to accel the transmission did'nt pull over 15 feet and stopped pulling. It was the torque converter that had gon out. And then I get a letter in the mail about other recalls but not on the transmissions. I worked for ford for 27 years as an engineer and built transmissions under recalls. I have no idea about these paople! But the 2004 has that recall.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 132,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving at any speed, the blower motor emitted smoke from under the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the resister blower motor was getting damaged with water from the crow and under the air cabin filter where the installation of the cabin air filter. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle need to be taken to a dealer to have the installation replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Visibility · 75,599 miles · FL

My 2003 tauruses windshield leaks. I checked the recalls and it shows a recall #03c03 for my car, but when I enter my VIN#[xxx] and it show zero for recalls. I'm not the first owner of the vehicle ,but that shouldn't matter in a this case. When my wife or I are driving the car in the rain the water is leaking into the car. I would appreciate it if someone could help me with this citation. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 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 Dec 30, 2013 · Visibility · 95,213 miles · OH

The heater blower motor has stopped working in my vehicle. I have had it replaced once and it worked for about 2 months before failing again. Ford has issues a bulletin on this issue and it is a known problem, but they will not fix the problem if the car is no longer under warranty.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 56,000 miles · CA

Ac/heater blower only operates on high - speeds 1,2,3, no air blowing. Blower resistor part (f6dz-19a706-aa) has been replaced three times in six years. Obviously, there is a defect/known problem that ford should be addressing.