2003 Ford Taurus SEL Centennial Edition review from North America
"Great value for the price - lots of ammenities"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Fluttering noise in front left quarter panel. (Dealer has been unable to fix).
-Brake rotors have warped twice in 3000 miles.
-Vibrations at highway speeds. (Tire Balancing)
-Grinding sound on acceleration from highway speed (was a fault in the Traction Control system).
General comments?
The 2003 Taurus SEL Centennial is a great looking car. It also drives and performs extremely well for a car in its proce class. The interior is very well appointed with lots of (fake) wood and leather. I'm really impressed with this Taurus. It is my 5th Taurus - so I guess I like them. However, in virtually every model year I've owned (1989, 1990, 1994, 2001, 2003) I've had issues with vibrations, noises and brake rotors. The Taurus comes in under the price point of Camry's and Accords though - so it is a small price to pay for what is otherwise a very nice car for the money.
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| Taurus is roomy and comfortable, but reliability after 50K miles is definitely an issue |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Duratec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 1st October, 2003 |