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Used 2003 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Care Ever!

Robin Gilmore, 07/25/2016
2003 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is one of the most dependable cars on the market. Leg room is a plus, ease of handling great and not to shabby on the gas mileage!

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5 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

my review

Mike, 11/25/2006
2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I took a chance on this vehicle. I own the Taurus SEL deluxe model. New, this vehicle is $24,000. I bought this car for 10,700. Talk about depreciation. Yea for second owners. Had only 14,700 miles in the summer of 2006 when I bought this car. This car is built very well. It is loaded with all the same amenities of a $40,000 car. It rides very nice, and I am extremely pleased that I have it.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Pretty decent

michaeldav1234, 01/20/2013
2003 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Going from a '97 Acura 2.5 TL to a 2003 Taurus was a bit different at first. I miss the sunroof and leather seats and climate control system my Acura had. Overall, I am very satisfied with my Royal Blue 2003 Taurus SE. I bought it on Valentine's Day 2012 and almost a year later and more than 20,000 miles putting it at 130,000 miles, I've only had to replace the starter, alternator, and battery which were all under warranty from JD Byrider (hence the 1 star for value because I'm overpaying for it). I have driven it from Jackson, MS to New Orleans and to Ole Miss numerous times and it has not failed me. Will keep til I can get a brand new black Ford Taurus SHO.

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1 out of 5 stars

Transmission broke in less than 30 days!

Jane Lee, 10/04/2016
2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The car looks and drives great to begin with, has lots of bells and whistles. It has gone though dealer inspection and check list w/o problems, and with assertions that car's parts are all in good health. Yet, with only 80K miles on it, it broke down in the middle of the highway at high speed and can not longer be driven. We were told it needs a new transmission in less than 30 days of occasional use and less than 1000 miles driven! Very very disappointed!

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

2003 Ford Taurus SES

ford1, 09/03/2003
2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The 2003 Taurus is a very good value for a family sedan. With generous rebates offered from Ford, the Taurus becomes extremely competitive with Camry and Accord, Taurus main competition. This 2003 model has just been purchased but my experience with past Taurus ownership has been very positive; good reliability with very few problems. The build quality is good. Controls and accessories are well designed and easy to operate. A roomy trunk for this size car. Gas mileage with the 24V six ranges from 22 mpg city driving to 29 mpg highway.

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