2003 Ford Taurus

Used 2003 Ford Taurus

Name: 2003 Ford Taurus
Brand: Ford
Price: 2899 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (1402 reviews)

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2003 Ford Taurus Overview

2003 Ford Taurus Pricing

2003 Ford Taurus pricing starts at $2,657 for the Taurus LX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $20,230 when new. The range-topping 2003 Taurus SEL Wagon 4D starts at $3,165 today, originally priced from $23,820.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
LX Sedan 4D	$20,230	$2,657
SE Sedan 4D	$20,345	$2,184
SES Sedan 4D	$21,670	$2,907
SE Wagon 4D	$21,995	$3,098
SEL Sedan 4D	$23,570	$3,129
SEL Wagon 4D	$23,820	$3,165

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2003 Ford Taurus models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Taurus Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Ford Taurus (2000-2007) a 4.1 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 85% recommend it. These figures are based on 1402 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2003 Ford Taurus

"Comfortable, good gas mileage 24-27+;"

"Bought used, Dec. 2011; 74000 miles. I drive 500-600 miles a week. 24V 6 cyl. gets good mileage-24-27+ if you drive fairly conservative, use cruise. At that mileage, I did have some repairs come up. Kept oil changed. Overall, good, dependable car. Good size, comfortable car that gets good gas mileage for its size."

"FORD GIRL!!--Best car I ever owned!"

"I purchased this car with 6000 miles on it. It was shipped from CA to OH. I got a steal of a deal with this car. In 9 years I have only had to replace one gasket seal and the total cost was $750. I have no rust and only a few very small chips from a rock. The paint still shines like the day I bought it and it has only been in a garage in the winter during the past 4 years. I have 111,900 miles on it and I hope to put another 100,000 on it. I get 400/mi to the 15 gallon tank on road trips. My city mileage is about 325/mi to the tank. My next car will be the Fusion!! I love the Ford product. F-O-R-D free of roadside disasters!!!"

"All-around best car."

"Absolutely bulletproof. Love this car is a family car virtually never breaks down runs perfect. If I had to do it all over again I would definitely go with the Ford Taurus station wagon or the mercury station wagon."

Overall 2003 Ford Taurus Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2003 Ford Taurus is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2003 Ford Taurus quality a 4.2 out of 5.

2003 Ford Taurus Reliability

The 2003 Ford Taurus receives an average consumer rating of 4.1 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2003 Taurus Features

According to drivers of the 2003 Taurus, here are some of its best features:

Gas Mileage; Dependable; reasonable up-keep;
Price was right/love the V6
Everything
Very reliable, economical, drives well and is safe
Comfortable, easy and fun to drive. made well.

2003 Ford Taurus MPG by Trim

2003 Taurus SE Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2003 Taurus LX Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2003 Taurus SES Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2003 Taurus SE Wagon 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2003 Taurus SEL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

2003 Taurus Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2003 Ford Taurus front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

2003 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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2003 Ford Taurus Styles

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2003 Ford Taurus Depreciation

A 2003 Ford Taurus has depreciated $84 or 4% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,612 and trade-in value of $633.

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2003 Ford Taurus Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$280	$1,696	$694
2023	+ $83	$1,779	$743
2024	$36	$1,743	$699
Now	$131	$1,612	$633

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2003 Ford Taurus Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3322 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	104.4 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	121.4 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	18.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.0 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.2 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	6
	Overall Length	197.6 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	57.3 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	1250 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	17.0 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	39.7 feet
	Wheel Base	108.5 inches
	Width with mirrors	73.0 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	20 mpg
	Highway	28 mpg
	Combined	23 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	155 @ 4900 RPM
	Torque	185 @ 3950 rpm
	Engine	V6, 3.0 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Hands Free Phone
Navigation System

2003 Ford Taurus Safety

2003 Ford Taurus Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Rear Side Airbag
Front Side Airbag

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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

5.0

Passenger Front

5.0

Front Side

3.0

Rear Side

3.0

Rollover Rating

4.0

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	Used 2003 Ford Taurus	Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu	Used 2004 Kia Spectra	Used 2006 Dodge Stratus
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Price	$2,184	$2,227	$2,214	$2,369
Consumer Rating	4.1	4.2	3.8	4.0
Fuel Economy	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 21/Hwy 32/Comb 25 MPG	City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	6	5	5	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	5 years or 60000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	155 @ 4900 RPM	145 @ 5600 RPM	124 @ 6000 RPM	150 @ 5500 RPM
Engine	V6, 3.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD

2003 Ford Taurus Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2004 Cadillac DeVille	265
#2	2003 Dodge Intrepid	244
#3	2003 Saab 9-5	200
#4	2003 Pontiac Grand Prix	175
#11	2003 Ford Taurus	155

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FAQs

Is 2003 a good year for a Ford Taurus?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Taurus is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Ford Taurus 2003 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.1 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Taurus is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2003 Ford Taurus?

The 2003 Ford Taurus gets 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Used 2003 Ford Taurus