2003 Ford Taurus

2003 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,630 - $23,950

Original MSRP:
$18,198 - $21,891

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2003 Ford Taurus Review
"Ford's best-selling line of sedans and wagons carries over little changed for '03. Taurus comes in LX, SE, SES, and SEL model groupings. All use a 3.0-liter V6 and automatic transmission. Deluxe and Premium versions have 200 hp; the other versions have 155. Antilock brakes are standard on SEL and SES models, optional on other models. Wagons have rear disc brakes vs. drums for sedans. Depending on model, Taurus sedans offer a 3-passenger front bench seat for 6-passenger capacity or two front buckets for 5-passenger capacity. Wagons do the same, but also come standard with a 2-passenger rear-facing 3rd-row seat for up to 8-passenger capacity. Traction control and head-and-torso front side airbags are standard on the SEL Premium sedan, and optional on all but the lowest-priced sedan and wagon. Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals are available on all but the entry-level LX sedan. For '03, Ford revises door seals and sound insulation in an effort to reduce road and wind noise. Returning for SEL and new for SES models is an optional Wood Package that includes a wood- and leather-rimmed steering wheel. A Centennial package added midyear includes 2-tone leather upholstery, unique alloy wheels, and special trim. Mercury sells a retrimmed Taurus as the Sable."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 04V105
Number of Units Affected 399,926
Summary On certain passenger vehicles, the air filter paper can smolder or burn. This can lead to damage to the air induction system on these vehicles and/or an underhood fire.
Remedy Dealers will replace the air filter element. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on March 10, 2004. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Dates of Manufacture April 2002 - September 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number 04S11

2003 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2003 Ford Taurus LX Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX Standard $19,630 $18,198 $297 / Month*
4dr Sdn LX Standard FFV $19,630 $18,198 $297 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SE Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE Standard $20,155 $18,475 $301 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE Standard FFV $20,155 $18,475 $301 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Standard $21,805 $19,959 $326 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Standard FFV $21,805 $19,959 $326 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SES Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES Standard $21,480 $19,667 $321 / Month*
4dr Sdn SES Standard FFV $21,480 $19,667 $321 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES Deluxe $22,580 $20,657 $337 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SE Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn SE Premium $23,240 $21,251 $347 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL Deluxe $23,380 $21,377 $349 / Month*
4dr Wgn SEL Deluxe $23,630 $21,602 $352 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus SEL Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL Premium $23,950 $21,891 $357 / Month*

2003 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
LEV certified (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans/federal emissions)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
City 14/hwy 19 (3.0L FFV engine w/ethanol/4-speed auto trans)            
City 14/hwy 20 (3.0L FFV engine w/ethanol/4-speed auto trans)        
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)        
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L FFV engine w/unleaded/4-speed auto trans)            
City 19/hwy 27 (3.0L FFV engine w/unleaded/4-speed auto trans)        
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)        
City 20/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)        
EXTERIOR Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Automatic halogen headlamps          
Black pwr mirrors            
Black rocker panel moldings
Chrome body-side moldings          
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings    
Color-keyed fascia
Color-keyed pwr mirrors  
Flip-up tailgate glass w/gas cylinders assists        
Front/rear color-keyed bumpers  
Front/rear color-keyed bumpers w/rear step pad        
Keypad entry system          
Luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar, tie-downs        
Rear spoiler            
Rear window wiper/washer        
Security approach perimeter lighting  
Solar-tinted windows
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
3rd-row seat            
60/40 split fold-down 2nd-row seat        
60/40 split fold-down rear seat      
Air conditioning    
Air conditioning w/electronic automatic temperature control          
Ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights  
Cargo cover        
Center console w/cupholders, cassette storage
Cloth seating surfaces
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors        
Delay-off dome lamp
Driver/passenger side rear grab handles
Dual auxiliary pwr points
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/driver secondary visor      
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, 6-disc CD changer-inc: (4) speakers          
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers            
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers        
ETR AM/FM stereo radio-inc: (4) speakers            
Fixed rear seatback          
Fixed whip antenna  
Front ashtray
Front bench seat w/dual recliners, center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints        
Front bench seat w/dual recliners, flip/fold center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints        
Front reclining bucket seats w/center armrest, storage console, map pockets, 2-way head restraints        
Front/rear floor mats
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 110 MPH electronic speedometer
Leather-wrapped steering wheel        
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/automatic settings        
Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome
Load floor tie downs        
Perimeter anti-theft system          
Pwr 6-way driver seat w/lumbar    
Pwr adjustable pedals        
Pwr door locks
Pwr mast antenna        
Pwr windows w/lock out switch, driver-side express down
Rear floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry  
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key)
Speed control  
Tilt steering column
Trunk grocery bag hooks  
Under-floor/right-rear quarter storage compartment        
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel
Wood trim-inc: center stack, instrument panel, door switch bezels          
MECHANICAL Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
130-amp alternator
16" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels      
16" 7-spoke machined aluminum wheels          
16" steel wheels w/locking wheel covers            
18.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan flexible fuel engine        
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock braking system      
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver
Engine block heater *Std & only available on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
Front stabilizer bar  
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bar          
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts  
Independent short/long arm rear suspension-inc: gas shocks, progressive-rate springs          
Mini spare wheel/tire
P215/60R16 all-season SBR tires
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes        
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes  
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist
Traction control            
Transmission oil cooler
SAFETY Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Child-safety rear door locks
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags            
Emergency inside trunk release  
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Safety belt pretensioners

2003 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
60/40 SPLIT-FOLD REAR SEAT            
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM        
CENTENNIAL PKG -inc: two-tone leather seats/ headrest/center console armrest, Satin Creme gages w/coordinated cluster surround, plush front/rear floor mats w/embroidered Centennial logo on front mats, "black-out" headlamps/tail lamps, Centennial wood burl steering wheel/shift knob/front door trim/ console/instrument panel accents, side/rear exterior Centennial badge, 5-spoke machined aluminum wheels, Centennial customer kit w/watch/book/key chain/leather owners manual cover (REQ: 21J Pwr Passenger Seat) *Affects Color Availability* *NO LONGER ORDERABLE* *NET*            
DURATEC PKG -inc: Duratec engine, 6-disc CD changer, MACH premium sound system, 5-passenger seating *NET*            
ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: (4) speakers            
ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE/6-DISC CD CHANGER          
LUXURY & CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, heated exterior mirrors *NET*      
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM      
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM DISCOUNT (REQ: 916 Mach Premium Sound System) (REQ: Atlanta/ Denver/Memphis/Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest or Chicago/Cincinnati/Detroit/Kansas City/ Northwest/Twin Cities Region) *DISCOUNT*            
NO CHARGE 5-PASSENGER SEATING & REAR SPOILER REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE          
PRICED DORA
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS        
PWR MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: 13B Moonroof) (REQ: Chicago/Cincinnati/Detroit/Kansas City/Northwest/Twin Cities or California or Northeast/Hawaii Region or Boston/New York/ Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region) *DISCOUNT*          
PWR MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: 13B Moonroof) (REQ: Chicago/Cincinnati/Detroit/Kansas City/Northwest/Twin Cities Region) *DISCOUNT          
PWR PASSENGER SEAT (REQ: L_ Leather Seat Trim)            
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF *NO LONGER ORDERABLE*      
REAR SPOILER (REQ: 186 5-Passenger Seating) *NO LONGER ORDERABLE*          
REAR SPOILER *NO LONGER ORDERABLE*          
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Mach Premium Sound System Discount & Atlanta/Denver/ Memphis/Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest Region)            
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Mach Premium Sound System Discount & Chicago/Cincinnati/ Detroit/Kansas City/Northwest/Twin Cities Region)            
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Pwr Moonroof Discount & Chicago/Cincinnati/Detroit/Kansas City/Northwest/Twin Cities Region)          
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Pwr Moonroof Discount)            
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Pwr Moonroof Discount) (N/A w/National or Northeast/Hawaii Region) (w/Atlanta/Denver/Memphis/Orlando/ Pittsburgh/Southwest or California or Boston/ New York/Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region REQ: 90T Sport Pkg)            
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Pwr Mooroof Discount) (REQ: California or Boston/New York Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region) YBM          
SAFETY PKG -inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, traction control (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Braking System) *NET*            
SAFETY PKG -inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, traction control *NET*      
SE VALUE PKG -inc: pwr driver seat, ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/6-disc CD changer *NET*            
SES WOOD PKG -inc: real wood/leather trimmed steering wheel, faux wood shift knob, wood accents on front door trim panels/console/ instrument panel (N/A w/90T Sport Pkg) *NET*            
SES WOOD PKG -inc: real wood/leather trimmed steering wheel, faux wood shift knob, wood accents on front door trim panels/console/ instrument panel *NET*            
SPEED CONTROL W/AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER            
SPORT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum sport wheels, sport badging on fender & floor mats, 2-tone cloth sport bucket seats, pewter brush finish on center stack & floor console *Affects Color Availability* *NET*            
WAGON COMFORT PKG -inc: pwr driver seat, pwr adjustable pedals *NET*            
WOOD STEERING WHEEL & SHIFT KNOB PKG -inc: real wood/leather trimmed steering wheel, faux wood shift knob *NET*          
EMISSIONS Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-NORTHEAST STATES/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (REQ: 53D Duratec Pkg)            
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE (STD)        
NOTE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ORDERABLE **    
PAINT Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
ATLANTA/PITTSBURGH/SOUTHWEST REGION    
BOSTON/PITTSBURGH/WASHINGTON REGION    
CALIFORNIA REGION    
CHICAGO/CINCINNATI/DETROIT/KANSAS CITY REGION    
DENVER/MEMPHIS/ORLANDO REGION    
NATIONAL REGION    
NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA REGION    
NORTHEAST/HAWAII REGION    
NORTHWEST/TWIN CITIES REGION    
SEAT TYPE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (STD)
LEATHER SEATING DISCOUNT (REQ: N_ Leather Seating) (N/A w/National Region) *DISCOUNT*            
LEATHER SEATING SURFACE DISCOUNT (REQ: N_ Leather Seating Surfaces) (REQ: Atlanta/ Denver/Memphis/Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest or California or Northeast/Hawaii or Boston/ New York/Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region) *DISCOUNT*          
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES        
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Leather Seating Discount & Atlanta/Denver/Memphis/ Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest Region)        
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Leather Seating Discount & Chicago/Cincinnati/ Detroit/Kansas City/Northwest/Twin Cities Region)            
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Leather Seating Discount) (REQ: California or Boston/ New York/Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region)        
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Two-Tone Leather Seating Surfaces Discount & Atlanta/ Denver/Memphis/Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest Region)          
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: Two-Tone Leather Seating Surfaces Discount) (REQ: California or Boston/New York/ Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/Washington Region)          
TWO-TONE CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 90T Sport Pkg)            
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES            
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 5-Passenger Seating)            
TWO-TONE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES DISCOUNT (REQ: L_ Seating Surfaces) (REQ: Atlanta/ Denver/Memphis/Orlando/Pittsburgh/Southwest or California or Northeast/Hawaii Region or Boston/New York/Philadelphia/Pittsburgh/ Washington Region) *DISCOUNT*          
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift          
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift (REQ: N_ Leather Seat Trim & 53D Duratec Pkg)            
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift (STD)        
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center seating console/column shifter (REQ: K_ Cloth Seating) *CREDIT*            
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center seating console/column shifter (STD)    
NO CHARGE 5-PASSENGER SEATING (REQ: Atlanta/ Pittsburgh/Southwest, Chicago/Cincinnati/ Detroit/Kansas City, California or New York/ Philadelphia Region) *DISCOUNT*          
NO CHARGE 5-PASSENGER SEATING REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE          
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
DELUXE ORDER CODE            
DELUXE ORDER CODE *Contents listed in STD equipment*          
PREMIUM ORDER CODE            
PREMIUM ORDER CODE *Contents listed in STD equipment*            
STANDARD ORDER CODE        
TIRES Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON SBR TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2003 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x .55
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) N/A 38.3 N/A N/A 38.3 38.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) N/A 81.3 N/A N/A 81.3 81.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) N/A 38.8 N/A N/A 38.8 38.8 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 N/A 17.0 17.0
Engine
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Displacement 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Height, Overall (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1 57.8 56.1 56.1
Length, Overall (in) 197.6 197.6 197.6 197.6 197.7 197.6 197.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7
Suspension
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink Independent SLA Quadralink Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Tension Strut w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 39.4 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.7 104.7 104.7 104.7 104.0 104.7 104.7
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 38.1 38.1 38.1 38.9 38.1 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.5 38.9 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3336 3336 3316 3316 3502 3316 3316

2003 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Safety belt pretensioners
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Child-safety rear door locks
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Emergency inside trunk release
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Traction control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).