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2003 Ford Taurus User Reviews

2003 Ford Taurus Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 28 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Overall:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 11 reviews
"power" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"reliable car" 5 reviews
"trip" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"power" 3 reviews

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Anthony writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SE Review
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gas mileage, comfy ride, not that much repair work needed

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none that i know of

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Ford Taurus Se — This is a good car. Great gas mileage. i have 75,000 miles and i've only had to fix a few things for as long as i have it. with the price of gas right now it costs about 70 dollars to fill up which isn't that bad with the gas it gets. It is a very comfy ride i did a four hour drive two weeks ago and it was a very comfy drive felt like i was on the couch. Its a good car and i love the thing. As much of an old man car it is it does its job and.... I can't be mad at at it

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Jesse writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SE Review
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sound system

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not really anything

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My Car — Performance-handling, braking are both pretty good Build Quality- the driver door got stuck open once, but other than that nothing has had to be repaired before. Appearance- gray interior and exterior Cost of ownership- about $30 to fill with gas Fun factor- it's pretty fun to drive, the speakers are pretty good for a stock car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Benjamin writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SE Review
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good 3.0 motor and very smooth

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none

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Not Sporty Enough For Me — Very smooth ride. like your floating on air and can fly. very unique car at that as well. dont think that i would own another one cause its more of a family car and i go for sporty cars but thats just me.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cody writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SES Review
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Tarus — The gas milage could be a little higher but i cant complain much because a lot of the time i dont put the gas in. My window motor went out and i cant put my windows down, and its summer so it is going to be hot.

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Colin writes:
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Reliable

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Not too fun to drive

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My Wife Drive The Taurus — It's reliable. It's my wife's car. A good "family" vehicle.

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cfjackman72 writes:
2003 Ford Taurus LX Review
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It saves me allot on gas and it is very roomy; 6 feet tall.

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Back seat does not comfortably hold 5 at 6 feet tall

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Impressive — Even though my children have out grown the car it is overall the best car I have ever had. the color is different and that is what made me purchase the car in the first place ovrall if I was an average female with an average family I would say this car life span for me is forever.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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superhotpepperz writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SE Review
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Good, solid family car.

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Needs regular repairs that can be costly.

superhotpepperz
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Decent Family Car. — Looks good, has a nice comfortable ride, and is pleasant to drive. Did not like how the ball joints went out before the car had 100,000 miles, or how the gem module needed to be replaced. Some of these repairs are expensive.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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jovanybg writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Review
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cheap

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cheap

jovanybg
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Everyday Driver — Cheap and easy to maintain car. It is large and comfortable, but not for the one who enjoy driving. It is too soft and the rear brakes are drums instead of discs. Not too good on a fuel economy. Everyday driver.

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Ryan writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Review
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Great car

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nothing really i bought it has a four door car which it is great at what it is made for

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Great Car — Performance- The car had good acceleration for a lower end car enough power from the 3.0 doch engine that ford also uses in the ford ranger not sporty braking is fine great as long as you keep up the maintenance handling is very responsive every single time Build Quality- it is very quiet smooth and i do not see any foreseeable maintenance beside the regular maintenance Appearance- interior leather is nice and wood trim comfortable and the exterior styling is fine for a basic model car Cost of ownership- gas mileage is fine highway i was getting 27 at 85 with the cruise on the interstate and 32 doing 65 on a normal highway and in town about 20-22 depending on how you drive so pretty good Fun Factor- only fun factor i could think about the car is the mach stereo system with 6 cd changer and taking it on long road trips because it is very smooth and worry free driving on the road

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Sofar writes:
2003 Ford Taurus SES Review
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its awsome

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slow

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Lovin It — its alittle slow but other than that it runs like a champ also the back seat is alittle small but other than those few things its one of the best cars ive ever owned and it looks clean all the time

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Cost $4,968 Average Instant Market Value $6,042 Average Instant Market Value $5,484 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 29 29
Horsepower 155 180 130
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 42.2 43.1

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford Taurus Reviews

Awesome Sho By Brad

The 2013 SHO is a very capable car, it has plenty of power, and it is very comfortable to drive. while it is not a sports car it has enough power to play with most of them... all while the kids a la... Read More

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2012 Ford Taurus Reviews

Great Car, I Really Like It By Bill49855

This is my second Taurus, the other was a 2010. Ford has done a great job with style, comfort. I had always been a Chevy guy but would highly reccomend this car to anyone with a big family, does all... Read More

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2011 Ford Taurus Reviews

Fun Ride By jester272000

I have had car since October. Car grabs peoples attention and I am always asked about it. Very nice styling from Ford. Does have issues w/ blind spots when backing. Also feel a little incapsulated... Read More

Great Car By 2manyfords

First new car I have bought in many ytears. I am very impressed with. The styling is great and the performance is good. The gas mileage is what I was really wnating and is averaging 19-21 combined so ... Read More

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2010 Ford Taurus Reviews

2010 Taurus , One Of The Best Cars I Ever Owned By LenNyG

Great style and handling, comfort in front seat feels like cockpit of jet airplane. Great gas milelage. Great for family travel. Back seats very comfortable even for a big guy like myself Great gas m... Read More

2010 Ford Taurus Sho By muncieimports

Whether on the highway or surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the big city, the 2010 Ford Taurus' cabin remains calm and quiet. Sleek aerodynamics and generous sound insulation help keep wind and r... Read More

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2009 Ford Taurus Reviews

Ford Tough Don't Have To Be A Truck. By Steven

seat is great. Paint never rust. Interior like new. Basic maintance on car. No major failures yet. 320K + and still drives great. Cold air and simple to operate. 6 CD changer in the trunk. Love this ... Read More

Great Car By Toddnet100

My commute to work was too far to be practical. otherwise this car would have been a keeper. I loved the heated seats on a cold winter morning. I also enjoyed the SYNC system. This car is a great car!... Read More

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