2003 Ford Taurus Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 1,223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2003 Ford Taurus had been parked in my driveway when I heard a very loud bang and then air leaking. I discovered that the left front spring had broken causing damage to the spring, stabilizer link, strut and tire. We had to replace both springs, both stabilizer links, both struts and the left front tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10278215, filed 2009-07, 166,813 miles“On tuesday, january 27th about 1:00pm, while driving on the interstate, the rear passenger tire exploded and was completely flat. I drove to a nearby by gas station to await my motor service to replace the tire. I photographed the damaged tire. On tuesday, january 27h, goodyear replaced the tire and stated aging was a factor in the tire failure. The tires were serviced by the same goodyear store on friday january 23rd and no mention of aging or replacing the tires was stated by goodyear. I still have to replace three (3) of the tires on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10680178, filed 2015-01, 102,300 miles“Heavy vibrations from the rear of my Ford Taurus. Another driver shouted to me you've got a bad tire changed tire & found that the non-DOT side two outside treads raised from the tire & a large depression in the third tread. 8/32 tread left on tire at the tme.”
NHTSA complaint #10221270, filed 2008-03, 19,000 miles“Tires on my 2003 Ford tauruses wore down to steel belts with rubber separating from belts causing tire replacement under (2) 20,000 / (2) 28000 miles. Called Ford's hq cs an received a letter 01/27/2012 from hq cs was told by Ford motor cs to take the letter sent to me to a dealer. Showed the letter from Ford motor hq cs to local dealer but was told we do not cover defected tires after they called an yelled at the cs rep. In front of me from Ford's hq at which time I said but the letter ask the dealer to honor my reimbursement for parts & service complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626692, filed 2014-08, 27,688 miles“Toyo versado lx for 2003 Ford Taurus. I bought these tires and have had nothing but problems since I had them installed. The shake started off slight, and over time has progressed to dangerous levels where I can no longer drive the car. I have taken the car to 5 different front end shops searching for what I thought was a problem with my car. The fourth finally pin pointed the tires. I went back to where I purchased the tires, and neither the shop or toyo want to do anything to fix the safety problem with my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10394006, filed 2011-04, 34,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 | 38 | 3% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 57 | 5% |
| 1999 | 27 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 3% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1993 | 25 | 2% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 2% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 11 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 4 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Taurus
316 complaintsSuspension
313 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
196 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsElectrical system
97 complaintsVehicle speed control
88 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsEquipment
31 complaintsFuel system
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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