Is the 2003 FORD Taurus safe to drive?

The 2003 FORD Taurus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 04V105000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

What Happened

The air filter in your vehicle may be prone to smoldering or burning, which can cause damage to the air intake system and potentially lead to a fire under the hood.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, it can cause damage to the air induction system and even lead to a fire under the hood, which could be a serious safety issue.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the air filter element at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when you can schedule the repair starting from March 10, 2004.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V105000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 04V105000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?