Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V087000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/29/2001 to 04/27/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 67894 | 03/31/2003 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/10/2003 | 03/18/2003 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these windshields. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford/mercury at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no.03c03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 04189 | 12/13/2004 | 04245 | 10014062 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 04/27/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 031506 | 08/09/2004 | 04153 | 10011149 | Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failure. vehicles built 5/1/2001 to 12/15/2003. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 041514 | 08/09/2004 | 04189 | 10011159 | Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| 031501 | 07/12/2004 | 04137 | 10009321 | Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt | 09/23/2004 |
| 02236 | 11/25/2002 | 10008314 | Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 05227 | 11/14/2005 | 10018742 | Power window concerns - service tip. *tt | 01/12/2006 | |
| 04223 | 11/15/2004 | 10013395 | Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh | 04/18/2005 | |
| 0325 | 02/03/2003 | 10002475 | Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 04/17/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact was driving 25 mph with the defroster activated when she smelled an abnormal odor. the contact then discovered that the rear window had become discolored. the defroster was turned off and the odor diminished. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 04/17/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, she smelled a worried odor, when she look to her rear view mirror she noticed that her rear window was discolored. she turn off the deforest off than the odor went away. the vehicle was not token to the dealer. the manufacture was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.jp | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 114000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the windshield separated from the vehicle, causing water leaks and increased wind noise. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 114,200. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 114000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the windshield had separated from the vehicle, causing leaks and increased wind noise. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but the nhtsa campaign id number: 03v087000 (visibility:windshield) recall did not include the vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 114,200. nw | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Water leak on passenger floor,shorted blower motor | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 114000 | ||
| 2003 ford taurus sec wagon with a leaky windshield. water got into my a/c blower fan housing and shorted out the a/c blower fan, caused the blower fan to fail, the automatic temperature resister switch and the 40 amp fuse in the same system due to water entering into the car from the windshield and cowl design flaw. the result is a loss of defroster and anti-fog capability resulting in a severe loss of visability due to a loss of said capability and/or functionality. | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Purchased 2003 ford taurus with 49k miles 8 months ago. blower motor and resistor have failed twice. water is coming into the blower housing through the air intake. recent failure at 60k happened in cold weather while on the road, causing fan to stop working and windsheild rapidly fogged over, making it impossible to see. failure was accompanied by strong electrical burning smell. | |||
| 07/20/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated there was a water leak in the cowling that rusted the blower motor; therefore the blower motor needed to be replaced. the contact noticed the problem when he noticed that the fan no longer blew air out. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was no warranty or recall for the failure. the current mileage was approximately 120,000. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000-bk | |||
| 03/09/2008 | 47000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that there is a recall in effect. 03v087000, visibility windshield. the contact stated that he has exactly the same issue with his vehicle. ford advised him that his vin was not included in the recall. the contact is filing a safety complaint due to water coming into the vehicle causing corrosion that shorts out the air conditioner. he stated he has had the vehicle repaired once before but the remedy did not last. the failure mileage was approximately 47,000. the current mileage was 66,000. rd | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 105000 | ||
| In line with numerous other reports about the 2003 ford taurus, my blower motor and resister have failed due to a water leak on the front passenger side. as a consequence, i cannot defog the windshield while driving. the result lack of visibility is dangerous for my passengers and for nearby cars. correcting this problem is not a simple matter of replacing the blower motor, but also requires a complicated repair of the causative leak. i request nhtsa to look into the numerous complaints like mine and work with ford in issuing a recall for this issue. | |||
| 06/02/2010 | 86395 | ||
| I have just purchased a 03 taurus which leaked water onto the passenger floor board also causing my ac blower motor to short out. when it is raining, humid or later when it gets cold there will be no way to keep the windshield clear of interior condensation or frost. this will make driving dangerous if caught in a storm. i have been able to get ford to act even though a related recall existed under 03v087000. i have found many others with this problem. i have read the descriptions related to recall number 03v087000 and ford tsb 04-15-3. i also see there is an existing complaint number to nhtsa: 10184014. the water leaks during storms regardless of whether the car is driving or sitting still. the fan first would only run on high speed and now won't run at all. this is an known design defect and i am frustrated that i can't get it remedied by ford. | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 111000 | 1 | |
| My taurus's blower motor stopped functioning in december 2009. i believe the cause is a water leak or blown a/c heater blower motor. i think the leak dumped water onto the passenger floor board also caused my ac blower motor to short out, needing a replacement. after browsing the internet to see if other ford taurus owners had the same or a similar problem, this seems to be a recurring issue with the 2003 ford taurus. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 84480 | 1 | |
| Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, and the blower motor only works on high speed. contacted dealer and was told that it was a service bulletin. asked if it was covered under recall number 03v087000 and was told no. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Taurus with a water leak or blown a/c heater blower motor. the blower on my 2003 ford taurus quit working all together. i have water draining onto the passenger side floor in rain storms. the blower would only work on high speed before it stop working completely. refer to ford recall number: 03v087000. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 26000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the dealer replaced the fan motor resistor four times. after the fourth repair, the dealer realized that water was leaking into the fan motor which caused the resistor to fail. the dealer also replaced the fan motor and the windshield for $500. he notified the manufacturer; however, they will not admit that the part was defected and they didn't offer to assist with the repair cost. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 26,000. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 47148 | 1 | |
| Heater a/c fan on my 2003 for taurus has stopped working seems ford knows there is a problem but has not issued a recall. this is a safety issue since this particular car will fog up front window unless defroster is run. problem is leaking water into fan area, funny ford has a repair kit for this problem. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Windshield of 2003 taurus exhibits leaks, wind noise, squeaks and rattles and may reduce protection in the event of a crash or accident. *tr | |||
| 05/25/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I just discovered water in my blower motor on my 2003 ford taurus. recently my blower stopped working all together and it will not work at all now. i am currently going to replace the blower motor resistor and see if this repairs the problem. it seems several people have had this issue. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2003 | 80120 | 1 | |
| Blower motor in my 2003 taurus only runs on high. this has been an ongoing issue with year and model. water leaks in and burns the blower out. recently had to drive with no defroster ond ue to no blower. had the blower replaced now it only runs on high,it apparently needs a new resistor. there have been many complaints and nothing has been done about it. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 129500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side floorboard became filled with water during a rainstorm. the manufacturer could not assist with any repairs since the vehicle was not under warranty. through online research, the contact found numerous complaints regarding the windshield and water filling up in the vehicle. the contact feels that the water entered through the windshield and is a safety hazard. the current and failure mileages were 129,500. | |||
| 05/06/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus - water leakage through the heater box caused a failure of the ventilation fan, resulting in inability to defrost/defog the windshield for safe operation of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2009 | 76000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus. fan blower motor (for heat and air system) failed due to cowl leak on passenger side of vehicle. known issue for ford. can create hazardous driving conditions if failure occurs during rain or cold weather. (lack of heat or ac to clear windshield). *tr | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus wagon. there are serious safety issues that need to be addressed by a recall: water leaking through the cabin air filter area into cabin compartment and seizing and overheating heating resistor and heater blower motor. my ford dealer told me there were no recalls for these problems on my car which is no longer under warranty the water leaking through the cabin air filter area into the cabin compartment in many 2001-3 taurus | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 110000 | 1 | |
| About 3 months ago, my windshield wipers began turning themselves on and off for various lengths of time, while switched off. now they run almost non stop. dealer suggests multifunction switch (i changed it -didn't work), or a gem module. a search at taurus car club sites shows this to be a common problem. consumer reports identifies overall electrical problems in all taurus' to be a common issue. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 44781 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2003 ford taurus sedan. twice in the last 2 or 3 years i noticed water on the carpet on the front passenger side of the vehicle. well, over the last few weeks the blower motor started acting abnormally. finally, on february 23, 2009, i had to take the car to a local dealer to have the blower motor, a resistor bank, a piece of cowl top plastic and some weatherproof gasket replaced. i learned just prior to taking the vehicle in that there was a tsb about this same problem for a range of vehicles built between 2001 and 2003. the cost of these repairs was $237.00 in labor and approximately $200.00 in parts. i am annoyed and irritated that ford motor company still can't learn how to make cars, test them as long as they do, build them and then i experience this particular problem that they already knew about, six years after purchasing the vehicle brand new. it was also a potential safety hazard that the blower failed during extremely cold weather operations. i had to park the vehicle at home because there was no heat or any way to defrost the inside of the windshield. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Heater blower failed to start. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2003 ford taurus with 40,000 miles on it. i have found out on the internet there is a design defect, water can get into the heater system and blows out the blower motor and resister. i am very upset about this and have read that many people that own ford's have the same problem. i should not be having any trouble with a car that has only 40,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Failure of the a/c, heater, defroster fan. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 91000 | 1 | |
| 1. purchased car in april 2003; 2. noticed water leaking into passenger side (on floorboard) of car during heavy rains after purchase. problem occurs only during heavy rain and has caused a bad smell inside car. the fire retardant insulation is saturated and is cause of odor. 3. received recall in june 2006 regarding stop lamp switch assembly and air filter. not certain if recall related to leaking water problem, however problem continued after dealership performed recall repairs. 2. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2008 | 52000 | 1 | |
| I had the problem that my blower would only work on high speed. my mechanic knew right away that it was the blower motor resistor. so went to ford and bought a new one and replaced it. after about a month i had the same problem. it worked only on high. i had it like this for about a month when i lost the blower completely. went to my mechanic again and he took out the motor, at which time we turned it over and out came about a 1/2 cup of water. water is all over the glove box. also like other complaints on the windshield the button rubber piece has expanded so what flows through there to the glove box. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Due to improper sealing on passenger side of vehicle water leaks in and damages blower motor and blower motor resistor. this renders the defroster inoperable and therefore causes a dangerous visibility situation. this is a very common problem with the 2003 ford taurus. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Rain water leaks onto the passenger side floorboard. this shorted out the heater/ac blower motor. parts have not been replaced yet. other complaints have been filed re:10184014. there is also a recall to replace the windshield which is the source of the leakage (03v087000). *tr | |||
| 02/05/2008 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Heater blower motor went out on my 2003 ford taurus. it is a known issue through ford motor company, as they have issued a service bulletin on it. my local ford dealer refuses to replace the motor under warranty. water leaks into the motor that causes the problem. there are many people with this same problem. it is dangerous in the winter because my defroster doesn't work and my front windshield stays fogged up. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| About 3 weeks ago, the heating/air conditioning on my 2003 ford taurus would only work on a high setting. a couple days later, it stopped working altogether. i took it into a mechanic, who replaced the blower motor and the resistor for over $400. two weeks later, the blower motor went out again. i went to some random forum, and saw over one-hundred people upset because they own an 02 or 03 taurus, and they have the same problem with their blowers. and there has never been a recall? i can't imagine how many taurus owners are having this exact problem. all i know is that it is 20 degrees where i live right now and is going to be colder tomorrow. not only is this uncomfortable, it is dangerous. it is clear that many others have complained about the same situation, so it's clear to me that nothing will be done. i just don't know what to do. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Water leak at front passenger side, replaced blower motor, resistor and cowl, still leaks. reference recall 03v087000 and many additional complaints from owners, specifically 10184014. there was water leaking at passenger dash area on and off since 07. it hadn't leaked in quite a while so i didn't worry about it. the dealer said it would cost about $250.00 to fix and i was waiting to see if it kept up or got worse. then the blower quit working. i spent $373.14 for a new blower motor, resistor assy, weatherstrip, cowl panel and sealant. on the 28th of december, 2008 my front passenger floor was again, full of water. note, this had not happened for many months and should have been fixed with the new cowl put on on december 9th. i asked the dealer if the previous water problem caused the blower motor to go bad. he said it was hard to say. evidently it was hard to say because it says right on the receipt water in blower case. i bought the car in october of 03 (as a used vehicle but still under warranty with only 18,408 miles on it) but was never notified of a recall for this problem. i understand there is a service bulletin out for this problem now. i have been going to the same dealer since april 9th, 04. can you tell me if the recall was in effect at this time or how long the recall was in effect? this is very discouraging. where are the ethics from ford for taking ownership of this problem? maybe i should file for my own bail out, with the amount of water leakage i've had, i'll probably need it. thank you for your consideration in this matter. jeanne acheson *tr | |||
| 12/06/2007 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. in rainy weather conditions, the contact noticed a large puddle of water on the front passenger side floor. the failure occurs in any type of condition that involves moisture. upon further investigation, it was determined that water was entering the vehicle through the windshield. without repair, water could seep into the heater, burn out the motor, and cause mold to form. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 83552 | 1 | |
| One day my heater stopped blowing. i first checked the blower motor fuse, which was fine. during this process i found that the passenger side floorboard was soaking wet. after research online i found that a bunch of people have had this problem. the water apparently shorted out my blower motor so now i have no heat or air. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2008 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Blower motor failure. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 84500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2003 ford taurus which experienced a heater motor and heater switch failure last year. i replace the components myself for around $250.00. this year i have been experiencing water in the passenger side floor after heavy rains and have not been able to determine the cause or location of the water entering the vehicle. this week with the torrential rains we have been experiencing, water was found coming out of my heater motor and heater and draining onto the passenger side foot well carpet while using my heater and defroster. once i got home i removed the heater motor from the air duct and approximately 8 oz. of water poured out on the floor. i surmised the water of this great volume was coming in through the windshield. i search the internet to see if there were other occurrences of this situation and on you web site i found there was a compliance recall on this issue on march 3, 2003 on vehicles built between october 29, 2001 and april 27, 2002 regarding windshield retention requirements. i am filling this complaint on november 17, 2008 in hope other owners will be notified of this defect(s). this poses a considerable financial undertaking by the consumer should the water infiltrate the electrical harness in the suspect vehicles and cause consider electrical component damage within said vehicles. to date i have not received any notification from ford regarding my 2003 ford taurus se with a manufacture date of 12/02 vin.#. i feel the nhtsa should institute an national recall on said vehicles since we are talking about a major fleet model driven vehicle as well one the highest volume model cars driven in fords history my the consumer in general. your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. i look forward to your need response on this damaging situation that most consumers have no knowledge of. sincerely, j. christopher veach. *tr | |||
| 10/24/2008 | 56500 | 1 | |
| I have two vehicles and rarely drive my newer car in the rain. i took my newer car on vacation and was returning home when it started to rain. a couple days afterwards i was headed to work when my car started to fog up. i turned on the defrost fans and could barely hear the motor running. i turned to high where it ran for about 1 minute before completely failing. i figured that maybe my blower was failing. i searched on the internet and found that this is not an unusual problem with the 2003 taurus and is a known problem (recall number 03v087000 and complaint 10184014). from what i am hearing, water is leaking into the blower unit and causing it to fail. the blower is in a completely useless due to this leak. i have called the dealership and they said it would be about $500 to fix. this is ridiculous for a design flaw in the manufacturing process. this is a safety issue and a design flaw on the vehicle. the blower was working during and up to the several hours of driving in the rain. *tr | |||
| 12/22/2006 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. on several occasions, after it had been raining, a puddle of water was found on the passenger side floor. after entering the vehicle and attempting to defrost the windshield, the vehicle blew out cold air. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the blower motor failed due to the interior of the vehicle leaking under the dashboard when it rained. the current mileage was 74,500 and failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 09/27/2008 | 66222 | 1 | |
| Noticed pool of water on passenger side floor. at same time tried to run defroster and the fan would not turn on at all. checked all fuses which were good. mechanic assessed that the blower motor was not working. contacted ford dealer, was told that this is a known problem with this car and could be fixed at my expense. they would need to replace the cowl, seal the leak and replace the motor. this is not just an inconvenience, but a safety issue. visibility is affected with no way to defrost the windows. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| After a strong rain, a leaky cowl in my 2003 taurus let water into my blower motor and shorted it out. the fan only worked on high. i had it fixed once, and then after another storm it immediately shorted out again. then, in the last week (9/1/92008), it stopped working all together, even on high. ford has issued a related recall for a leaky windshield (03v087000), but will not fix this issue, even though it is a known problem. when i went in to talk with ford, they were aware of the problem, but said since it was not yet recalled, they would not fix it for free. i have not as of yet had this replaced again. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Poor vehicle design allowed water to leak into hvac system causing damage to blower resistor and blower motor. now unable to defrost / defog front windshield. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Passenger side floor full of water after it rains, air only blow on high until it recently went completely out. worse this time radio and wiper blades were affected. a recall is needed to fix this problem. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 38175 | 1 | |
| Blower motor did not work on car. dealer said blower motor shorted because of a leak in the cowl. same thing happened two weeks earlier and was repaired. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Notice about 2 weeks ago that our blower motor was not working at all times. it has progressively gotten worse and now does not work at all. we cannot heat or cool the vehicle or defrost the windshield or side windows. i know the temp control is working because when i turn the ac on there is a faint feeling of cold when i hold my hand on the vents. i actually work for a ford dealer and was told that yes it is a known defect where water leaks in and shorts out the fan module. the dealer told me they would install a new fan and shield so it does not happen again but it would be at my own expense. ford has issued a technical service bulletin according to our advisors but not a recall as they don't feel it is a safety issue. how can this not be a safety concern if you can't clear your windows? *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact noticed water leaking onto the passenger side floorboard. more water was noticed when it rained or when the vehicle was wet. the failure caused two resistors to blow out, including the blower motor. a mechanic inspected the vehicle, but could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the dealer has not yet been notified. the current mileage is 62,000 and failure mileage was 48,000. updated 06/25/08.*lj | |||
| 04/15/2008 | 84000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus. blower motor failure due to rain leaking through cabin filter into blower motor. visibility impaired when windshield then fogged. water found on passenger floor. blower and resistor found corroded. dealer replaced motor, resistor, weatherstrip and defective cowl panel/rain hat. labor + parts $412. tsb 03-15-06. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2007 | 14 | 04/16/2007 | |
| 1. heavily raining on an hour trip from home. 2. blower motor for heater stopped working making it unable to see road, traffic, etc and making it freezing in car. was almost in accident since unable to see. 3. contacted ford motor co to check recalls. unable to locate however if you google the problem it appears that there is a defect in the making of this vehicle resulting in damage to the blower motor and sensor. ford is aware of the problem and has a fix for it however you must pay for the entire cost. please see the following technical service bulletin tsb 04-15-3. please also see the following sites for several other complaints: http://www.epinions.com/msg/show_~threads/cat_id_~3/id_~11913/forum_id_~124 http://www.ford-forums.com/ford-taurus/5133-2003-taurus-blower-motor.html http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/taurus/2003/tsbs.shtml http://wiki.answers.com/q/what_could_cause_the_blower_on_a_2003_ford_taurus_se_to_stop_working http://www.edmunds.com/ford/taurus/2003/consumerreview.html. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2007 | 44500 | 1 | 11/27/2007 |
| Tl*the contact own a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the heater would not blow. the dealer stated that water inside the blower motor caused the failure. they replaced the blower motor and resistor. the current and failure mileages were 44,500. | |||
| 05/29/2006 | 35000 | 1 | 06/06/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that when it rains, water drips from the passengers side of the dashboard into the vehicle, causing interior damage. the air conditioner fails due to the water damage and the blower had to be replaced by the dealer. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. returned usps, made 2nd attempt 07/03/07, attempt failed. *lj | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Failure of blower motor. my research shows that water leaking into the blower motor compartment and shorting-out the blower motor/resistor is chronic in the 2003 ford taurus, evidenced by the presence of water on the floor passenger side-front, and necessitates replacement of the blower motor and/or ballast resistor from water damage, at owner expense! a recall is in order to compel ford to address this design issue, at their expense. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 75000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated when turning on the air conditioner, heater, defroster or any one or combination of these components, the vehicle would stall. the failure would occur only when the vehicle was in the drive position. when the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the failure would not occur. the vehicle had not yet been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000 and the current was 100,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2003 ford taurus, blower motor failing and leaking water onto the floorboard. from the looks of it i am not the only one with this problem. i think there should be a recall from ford to take care of this problem. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 108000 | 1 | |
| The a/c - heater blower motor stopped working due to a water leak through the cabin filter into the motor housing. it just stopped working. i took it to ford and they replaced the blower motor, resistor, cowl and new weatherstripping at a cost of $465.01. since there is a tsb from ford regarding this, i feel that it should be expanded to an all out recall. ford knows that it is a bad design and ford needs to make good on it's products. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2008 | 1 | ||
| Heater blower motor stopped working. fuse and relay are good. checked blower motor, condensation on outside of motor. smells of mold, water on passenger floorboard. in november of 2007 blower stopped but i tapped the housing and it starting working again. now will not do anything. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2008 | 89800 | 1 | |
| About 3-4 weeks ago my heater/air conditioner blower starting working on high only. about 1 week ago the blower motor went out all together. i also have water leaking into the passenger floor board (not heater core, since it has not smell). this water has been leaking for a long time but no one could ever find where it was coming from. considering the number of complaints for the same thing there should be a recall for this repair. *tr | |||
| 04/23/2008 | 64000 | 1 | 12/22/2005 |
| I started having problems with the a/c blower motor on my car about a month ago. yesterday, 04/23/2008, the blower motor resistor went out causing the blower to work only on high. today, 04/24/2008, the blower motor completely stopped blowing. i know that there is a tsb out for this problem and have read several different websites where other owners have experienced the same problem. this is something i think ford should recall and fix at their expense. if they know it is a problem fix it! why should i have to pay for a repair that is a manufacturer defect? *tr | |||
| 02/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| I was driving my 2003 ford taurus on february 5, 2008, when the blower motor ceased working. i also noticed that there was a water leak on the passenger floor board. *tr when i took my car to goodyear i was told that the water leak caused my blower motor to short out. i understand that this is a mechanical problem and the ford motor company should be responsible for the expense of time lost from work and the following costs: r/r blower motor, $88.00; new blower motor, $110.21; cabinet air filter gasket and blower weatherstrip $27.73; r/r/ cabin filter gasket $70.40 and the costs of installation of the air filter $29.66. the total is $362.82. i am referencing ford's existing recall number, 03v087000 and the complaint of william ford #10184014. | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 57500 | 3 | |
| I own a 2003 ford taurus. the heater blower gets water in it then shorts out and the heater/air blower does not work. it also dumps water into my passenger side floor. i have read on topix.com many complaints about this same problem. why is there no recall? *tr | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 11/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that water is leaking through the bottom of the windshield. the water leaked into the vents and traveled onto the passenger side floor. the dealer replaced a weather seal and cow panel. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the current and failure mileages were 40,000. updated 3/11/08 *cn updated 03/11/08 *tr | |||
| 12/22/2007 | 1 | ||
| In 2003 tuarus the blower motor and resistor was replaced due to failure from water from ac line. this did not allow ac/heater/defroster fan to function. on highway windows fogged up to zero visability traveling from nc to fl when cold. fortunitly no accident. ford is a ware of problem and knows the fix but when i first took car in blower worked and it cost $200.00 for just a check. ford forum let me know others having problem too and how to fix by replacing motor blower and resistor. have old parts which are rusted from water damage. *cn | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| Water dripping into my blower motor. *tr | |||
| 04/17/2007 | 79000 | 1 | 01/10/2004 |
| 2003 ford taurus had leaking under passenger dashboard. took vehicle to dealership to get it fixed for $155. the blower motor stopped working except on high. i read that other people had this problem with the 2003 ford taurus. now i was going to be out more money to replace the blower and/or blower resistor. this was an apparent design flaw and should be recalled. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2007 | 1 | 02/05/2005 | |
| Water leaked into the cabin on passenger's side front of the 2003 ford taurus, causing the heater and air condition r ( /a-c) blower to rust and become inoperative. visibility a problem before changing the motor myself. dealer refused to fix under ext. warranty. recall #031506, for water leak.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2007 | 44000 | 1 | 05/14/2003 |
| Blower motor went out and had no heat in the middle of the winter(5 degrees out and had two toddlers in the car. it is a known manufacturing defect allowing water to get into the blower assembly. *nm | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in rainy weather, water leaked through the cowling around the front passenger side of the windshield. additionally, the rainwater leaked into the defroster/defogger motor which shorted out afterwards. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 41000 | 1 | 04/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front defroster is inoperable resulting in water leakage on the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealership was alerted however no repairs have been made. | |||
| 10/28/2005 | 3 | ||
| Multiple failures of resistor # f6dz-19a706-aa due to water damage ultimately leading to failure of heating / cooling fan motor caused by water damage. a tsb had been issued for a known problem of water leakage into passenger compartment. tsb # 04-15-3. *nm | |||
| 12/17/2004 | 12000 | 5 | 11/03/2002 |
| Continuous water leak on passenger side which fills up floorboard and has effected the fan motor on the heating and air system...fan has quit blowing. this is a factory defect and that was mentioned to the dealer several times but they state it was not written down so they would not honor the warranty. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the defroster was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the blower motor had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 58,000. | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 54900 | 1 | |
| I have a 2003 ford taurus and every time it's setting out in a moderate to heavy rain the right front floorboard gets saturated with water. i've had to replace the blower resistor twice and the blower motor once and the motor in it now is going out. why isn't ford being held responsible for the repairs and costs affiliated with this manufacturing defect and the costs incurred on those of us unfortunate enough to have purchased one of them? due to this issue i nearly had an accident on 03/08/10 when my windshield fogged during a rainstorm and i lost almost all visibility. if i hadn't known the area very well plus 25 years of law enforcement driving i very well could have been seriously injured or killed. nhtsa needs to act on this asap before someone is killed. my name is [xxx] and i can be contacted at [xxx], in mesa, arizona. my car is usually under cover and it flooded with water also in feb. 2009 &feb. 2010, when it was standing out in the rain, not being operated but just out in the rain. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 127779 | 1 | |
| My blower in my 2003 ford taurus has been intermittently failing for a month or so. on friday jan. 8 it quit and will not go. the heat is fine and trickles out, but the blower will not come on at all. it was fine at 8:30pm when i picked a friend up at the airport, but was dead at 10:30pm when i picked up my granddaughter at a friends house. it appears that there has been water in the housing that has shorted out the motor. i understand that ford knows this is a problem with these cars but is reluctant to do a recall to fix it. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2009 | 127600 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 65 mph in rainy conditions, there was excessive condensation on the windows. the air conditioner was activated, but then suddenly failed without warning. the windshield was unable to defrost, which resulted in reduced visibility. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and cleared off the windows. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the blower motor possibly failed due to water leakage as rust was present. the vehicle was repaired. the failure was mileage 127,600 and current mileage was 127,800. updated 08/21/09. *lj updated 08/26/09. *jb | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2003 ford taurus that the blower is bad and apparently due to water damage through the vent area, i see where on the internet this may be a recurring issue that ford has not issued a recall on. what course of action should i take to get this resolved so i don't have to continue to buy blower motors. the car is very reliable other than this. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2008 | 47300 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving approximately 35 mph, the air conditioning unit failed. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the blower motor. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 47,300. | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact noticed water leaking onto the passenger side floorboard of the vehicle. a few months later, he began experiencing failure with the blower motor, which caused the heater, defroster, and air conditioning to not work. he called the dealer numerous times and they stated that it was a common failure; however, there was no recall. they offered to place a rain cap over a new blower motor, but it was not covered by the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| When it came time to use the heat, which wasn't needed before this problem, the heat only worked on high. sometimes it would not even work. now, the air does not work as well. they work on high every once in a while, but that is it. a mechanic told me that he has seen this quite often in this year model, and while you can just replace the blower motor switch for a temporary fix, it will continually go out each year, and the only real fix is to replace the air compressor. *tr | |||
| 04/19/2008 | 13566 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus, cowl leak. water leaks into heater and a/c blower motor causing corrosion. blower motor is inoperable. inherent problem, but never corrected. postings of this condition all over the internet. the ford dealer wants almost $600.00 to repair. the is a tsb 03-15-6 on this problem. *tr | |||
| 03/26/2008 | 66183 | 2 | 12/23/2003 |
| Heater/ac fan only working on high speed then quit entirely, found fan motor full of water . somehow water leaks in from air inlet. ford aware of problem but will not fix. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2008 | 40000 | 5 | |
| Intermittent blower motor, wet floor passenger side under blower, water inside the blower motor housing. *tr | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 47800 | 1 | 08/10/2005 |
| 1. discovered water collecting in passenger side floorboard, following heavy rains. 2. blower motor resistor failed, causing blower motor to only operate on the highest speed. 3. located technical service bulletin #tsb 04-15-3 which described the problem i was having, the cause, and corrective action required. i took the vehicle to a ford dealership and had the corrective work performed as described in the tsb. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2008 | 51546 | 1 | 06/23/2005 |
| My 2003 ford taurus heater fan motor stopped working in slow speeds at about 51,000 miles, for about a month only the fast speed would work and yesterday the fan stopped working altogether. replaced the relays and fuses to no avail, last resort will be to change out the fan motor itself. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2008 | 105020 | 1 | 06/10/2007 |
| Blower motor worked then quit all of a sudden when i was driving. did not work on any setting. it was raining and windows were starting to fog. i thought i was going to wreck because i did not have any defroster. recall number 03v087000 does not fix this problem even though its similar. i think it should include this problem because having the blower motor go out is dangerous. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2007 | 66300 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus. blower motor resistor rusty and bad from leaking water. technical service bulletin #031506. nhtsa #10011149. a known issue that should be repaired under a recall. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 68700 | 1 | 06/03/2006 |
| Within the last month (early feb. 2008) i had noticed a small leak on the passenger side floor mat after a brief warming period (and melting of some snow). then just last week (feb. 18th, 2008) my 1-3 levels of my fan were no longer operating. then on feb. 23, 2008, the 4th and final still operating fan level stopped working as well. i checked all fuses applicable and it turns out that it is most likely the blower resistor that is no longer in operation. now i have no heat or defrost and it makes life more difficult when i need to leave promptly and i can't see out my windows. *tr | |||
| 02/22/2008 | 95000 | 2 | |
| Bought a used 2003 ford taurus se and after owning it 6 months, the blower motor started making noises. after a couple months of the noise, the blower motor only works on high. i replaced the blower motor in feb 08 and it will only work on high as well. i noticed many people on the internet are having the same issue and i hope a recall will occur. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 5 | 12/23/2007 | |
| My passenger floorboard is constantly damp as water has seemingly leaked through the exterior of the car. this has caused the blower motor to the a/c/heater to quit working. i would essentially have to find the source of the leak as well as buy a new blower motor to solve the problem, but it seems as if ford is aware of the issue yet is hesitant to offer any assistance whatsoever. this is also in reference to recall 03v087000 as well as nhtsa complaint 10184014. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2007 | 41000 | 3 | 12/16/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact changed the heater blower resistor on two occasions after it was diagnosed by the dealer. the heater blower motor has failed completely. the temperature was 2 or 3 degrees at the time of the failure. the temperature inside the passenger compartment was uncomfortable. the dealer stated that the repair would cost over $100. the failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 49,960. | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 83000 | 1 | 06/10/2006 |
| Blower on heat / defrost failed due to design flaw of vehicle which allows water from ac unit to collect in heating system ultimately burning out blower motor and rendering heater and defrost inoperable. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 41000 | 5 | 06/24/2003 |
| My passenger side leaks onto the floor and now the blower has been ruin due to the water that floods in during the rain storms. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2006 | 76674 | 1 | 03/24/2004 |
| Blower motor went out on my 2003 ford taurus 12/11/07. repair shop found water in the blower motor cavity. ford has a kit you can purchase to fix the problem. the entire thing cost me $310. i have found that several customers have had the same problem, the cars should be recalled. ford has known about this since 7/15/2004 i have a copy of the tsb. i had a switch replaced last winter on the blower motor also. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2003 ford taurus. i have found water in the passenger floor board. over time, the blower fan has stopped working. during research on the internet, i have found that many consumers have had the same problem, and that ford motor company will not repair this obvious defect. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 60000 | 2 | 05/11/2006 |
| Water leak in windshield dumps water onto the heater blower motor. called dealership said not covered under warranty, replaced motor once and now must replace again. believe covered under nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000. *tr | |||
| 12/04/2007 | 90600 | 1 | 05/31/2007 |
| I purchased an 03 ford taurus 5 months ago from a ford dealership in pa. upon the winter season's arrival, i turned on my heat to hear a loud squeaking noise. i took my car to a repair shop where i was told that my blower motor was full of water due to a faulty cowl on the car. i was told that ford was aware of this defect, and that it was semi common, but that ford was not going to cover it under a recall. i was also informed that i would have to pay 500.00 to replace the cowl, the blower motor and a resistor. i called ford to voice my anger about the situation and their response was there were basically not enough complaints and that it was not serious enough to warrant a recall. i disagree. i drive my 1 year old daughter around in the car. i am unable to defrost my windshield because of this, and can often not see out of my winder without rolling them down to let the fog lift off the windows. this is unacceptable. someone could die as a result of this defect. ford must be held responsible for this. there was an apparent related recall, but ford still did not and will not take action. 03v087000 <--- recall. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2007 | 77000 | 1 | 03/16/2005 |
| Heater/ac blower only worked on high, water would leak into the passenger side floorboard, now it does not work. there are alot of reports about this for a 2003 ford taurus, please have them recall these and fix them. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2007 | 55000 | 1000 | 07/01/2002 |
| Leak on passenger side of 2003 ford tarus, shorted out a/c heater blower motor. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 12/07/2005 |
| Heater and a/c fan motor suddenly stopped. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| Water dripping into my blower motor. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2007 | 46000 | 1 | 02/16/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 35 mph, the blower fan was very loud and the contact was unable to activate the heat. the dealer stated that the a/c heater blower failed due to water leakage. as of november 2, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the contact felt that the recalled part caused the water leakage. the current and failure mileages were 46,000. updated 12-12-07. *kb the blower motor made a noise and doesn't work at times. updated *jb | |||
| 10/09/2007 | 35000 | 3 | 12/13/2004 |
| I was online checking for an ac/heater blower motor as it only works on high. i discovered a recall for the mercury sable (03v087000) regarding the windshield leaking water onto the passenger side floor. the leak drips on the ac/heater fan motor causing it to short out and to stop operating. i live in wa, i found water on the passenger side floor several times but never found the leak. i see there have been many complaints about this problem. for a temporary repair, i can replace the blower for $500. for a permanent fix, i will also have to replace the windshield, another $500. thanks ford, you recalled the problem on the mercury sable, why not the taurus. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 98465 | 2 | 02/10/2004 |
| Car was out in the rain. water leaked into the passenger side floorboard. had passenger side cowl replaced, rainhat kit installed, and replaced blower motor less than 14,000 miles ago to fix the same issue. hopefully won't have to replace the blower motor again. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2006 | 32500 | 1 | 06/11/2004 |
| Water leaks onto passenger side floor resulting in interior damage and damage to heater box and blower motor. dealer replaced cowel at my expense, within 3 months leak returned and dealer wants to remove dash and check heater box, at a minimum expense of $850. ford has a recall, 03v08700 and tsb 04-15-3 regarding these problems, but wants me to pay for the repairs. i also paid $375 to have the interior cleaned and disinfected after the first repair. i would also like to reference complaint 10184014. *tr | |||
| 04/30/2007 | 53450 | 01/02/2004 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the blower motor was working intermittently, and on 08/06/2007, it failed completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the failure was caused by a faulty seal, weather stripping and water that was leaking into the motor. the contact did not want to guess the number of occurrences. the contact did not the current mileage was 53,466 and the failure mileage was 53,450. | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 70300 | 1 | 05/25/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the windshield leaked water into the blower motor and caused the blower motor to malfunction. the defroster failed causing limited vision. the dealer stated that the windshield guard on the passenger side had warped and caused the leak. the current mileage was 80,000. the failure mileage was 70,300. | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 32500 | 1 | 08/28/2003 |
| Air conditioner blower motor stopped working. checked fuses they were good, started engine - up and blower started working rest of day. then it only worked when it wanted to. had diagnostic 08/03/07 needs blower motor. *tr | |||
| 03/30/2007 | 1 | 03/03/2006 | |
| My wife noticed water poring out in the passenger floorboard of her 2003 ford taurus. she was aggravated by this, but had no mechanical failures and did not worry too much about it. then she had her defroster fail while driving. this caused an issue, because she was not able to get home immediately and had to use a rag to clear the windshield to drive home. she told me about it and refused to drive anywhere with our children until the problem was resolved. i found water in the vent and had to replace the blower motor. the fan now runs, but only runs on high because another component failed that controls the fan speed. when i contacted the ford dealership, they stated they were well aware of this issue, but no recall had been filed. i looked up recall info on the ford site by vin and it stated none were active. a quick search on the web will show i am not the only one with this issue. i believe this is a major safety hazard an inability to clear the windshield impairs the ability to see where you are going and recognize any hazards. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Blower fan doesn't work. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 42000 | 1 | 02/07/2005 |
| My 2003 ford taurus has had water leaking in to the passenger side floor board ever since i purchased it, not thinking a whole lot about it when i returned from over seas due to a deployment there was rust stains in my carpet and the blower then would only work on high, about a month ago the blower motor quit working so i asked my mechanic and he told me that it should be covered but i have 40,000 miles on my car right now and the dealership is refusing to fix it under the tsb's or under any recalls. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 16500 | 1 | 05/06/2003 |
| Rain water leaked into the passenger's compartment via cabin air filter. water passed through electrical circuits controlling heater and air conditioning systems. a short could occur, possibly igniting a fire. finally, a puddle will form on the passenger's side floor; the size of the puddle was determined by the amount of rainfall. *ak | |||
| 12/09/2005 | 31471 | 3 | 07/06/2005 |
| Our 2003 ford taurus started to leak from somewhere. the floors became wet when it rained. we took the car to the ford dealership and they fixedthe problem. this happened 3 more times each time they claimed to have fixed the problem. we were left without a car for a week the last time ,and still we have problems with the car. the water damage has left my car with a foul smell and has shorted out our blower for the second time. ford in waterbury ct has given up on the car and claimed that they cannot find where the water is coming from. this happened over the course of about 1 1/2 years. since this time our warranty has ran out and the problem is not fixed. we are aware of recall # 03v087000, but we are not sure if this is part of it. i have researched the internet to find many descriptions of ford models 2001-2003 with this same problem. at this point the value of my taurus has dropped significantly, and i cannot trade in this car knowing that this problem has not been resolved. i'm not sure anyone would even want this car at this point. we are very frustrated and feel ripped off by ford. this was a beautiful car when we bought it but is now plagued by water damaged carpets and unhealthy mold. the heater/ac/blower does not work and on very cold, icy, or hot days it cannot be driven due to safety hazards.*ak please help us to resolve this problem we have nowhere left to turn. ford taurus 4 dr sedan tan. *ak | |||
| 03/06/2007 | 15000 | 2 | 09/15/2003 |
| Rain is entering the heater/ac box shorting the heater/ac fan. window fogs suddenly creating hazard. it is not antifreeze or heater core. after heavy rain you can hear water sloshing around in the heater box. there is also a faint odor of a burnt electrical component. i suspect blower motor. *jb | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 16300 | 1 | 08/25/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the defroster blower motor failed to operate while driving. the contact was forced to clear the windows manually. the failure occurred suddenly and with no warning indicators. ford motor company was aware of this failure, and issued technical service bulletin (tsb)#13-031506 to the dealer, indicating that water could get into the blower motor. ford stated that the failure was not a safety issue worthy of a recall. additionally, the contacts warranty expired. the vehicle will be diagnosed by the dealer on march 30, 2007. the contact was aware of the safety risk involved due to the lack of visibility while driving. the current and failure mileage were 16,300.*ak the contact has provided the invoices for the repair and further states he wants to be reimbursed for repairs which is totaling $182.00. update 4/23/07 *tr | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 0 | 1 | 01/15/2003 |
| Water shorted out my blower motor in 2003 ford taurus. we had a slushy friday and i went through a few small puddles and had no heat or defrost in 8 degree weather. needless to say no defrost in winter is a hazard .the fix cost me $400+. simply google 2003 ford taurus cowl and you will see that i am not alone. my local ford dealer told me that it was not a recall but a service bulletin. doesn't that admit that they are aware of a problem ? a water leak may seem minor but no ac in the desert or heat in the north is a major problem. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 57405 | 1 | 07/12/2005 |
| I noticed a puddle of water in my passenger side floor board. shortly after, the heat started to kick off and on, then eventually kicked off completely. now, we just replaced the heater and air conditioner motor blower and relay because the motor burned out due to excessive water damage. this water damage is apparently caused by a design defect that has not yet been recalled by ford on the 2003 taurus. i found this out by other 2003 taurus owners and by the auto repair shop employee who mentioned that this is very common with the 2003 taurus. now i'm out $300.00 in parts and repairs for a design defect that can continue to cause water damage and keep putting me out of money for repairs. *jb | |||
| 01/19/2007 | 57123 | 1 | 08/03/2003 |
| Blower motor failure due to water leaking into blower case on my 2003 ford taurus, i took my car to the ford dealer to get the blower repaired or replaced. after they replaced the blower, they told me that it wasn't covered under my 6 yr/ 75000 mi. bumper to bumper warranty because of water leaking into the blower case. i'm going to fight this because ford co. knew there was a problem with leakage into the blower case which means ford should have replaced my blower/motor for free, instead i got a bill for $508.00 and i'm taking it to small claims court. if anyone else wants to get on the bandwagon let me know. my email is: dbgoode1@hotmail.com. i'm in pittsburgh pa and by the way my car had 57,000 miles on it. *nm | |||
| 01/16/2007 | 1 | 07/24/2003 | |
| My 2003 ford taurus' blower motor went out. in order to have heat in my car we had to replace it the same day. *jb | |||
| 01/17/2007 | 36500 | 1 | 06/14/2004 |
| The heater blower of the windshield defroster stopped working the day the weather became coder after a reasonably fair weather. *nm | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 55000 | 3 | 03/07/2004 |
| Water collects in blower case of the climate control system, shorting out the motor due to defective hvac air intake design. this is dangerous because there is no way to keep the windshield clear of condensation while driving, limiting visibility. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 80153 | 2 | 08/14/2004 |
| Puddle of water on passenger side floor. based on research available on web, ford is well aware of the problem. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2006 | 34500 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus ses. ford tsb 4-15-3, nhtsa #10011149. blower motor resistor failure. moisture causes the resistor to short out. moisture and electrical short is a fire hazard. resistor and blower motor must be replaced and blower motor housing must be resealed. this same problem has occurred in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 model years. defective workmanship and materials. *jb | |||
| 11/11/2006 | 36035 | 1 | 05/23/2003 |
| Defrost blower motor quit in my 2003 taurus. began by acting sluggish, when wetness appeared on floor assumed it was due to the rainy weather but have since discovered this is an ongoing design defect which ford has yet to address. have received 1 estimate on cost to replace blower fan only $264.00 resistor another $75.00 loss of car for minimum of 3 hours. have not had repaired yet but will request that old parts be returned to me. *jb | |||
| 11/06/2006 | 79000 | 1 | |
| Blower motor switch quit working. is due, as i understand, to a defect in manufacturing and/or design in blower motor case which allows water to get in and ruin the resister switch. eventually blower motor switch quits working altogether. when this happens there is no defrost or defogger which affects visibility. this happens according to a google search and tsb# 031506 frequently. ford in the case of the 1996 contour gave a ten yr. coverage due to similar problem. *nm | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 69000 | 2 | 09/02/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated water leaked onto the passenger floor board through the blower motor vents causing the defroster/fogger blower motor to short out. the vehicle stalled out suddenly without warning while driving 55 mph on two occasions. also, the engine will stall while idling. all of the warning lights blinked on/off prior to stalling. an independent mechanic replaced the blower motor and ran a diagnostic test, but could not duplicate the stalling problem. the dealership was aware of the problem. | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 32514 | 1 | 03/09/2003 |
| I have a 1993 ford taurus that leaked water from under the passenger side dash. then my ac switch went out. i took it to a mechanic and he said water had gotten into the blower motor and shorted out. he also had a 1992 taurus that he just repaied with the exact problem. the mechanic said it will need a new blower motor and resistor. also some kind of cowl is needed to prevent this again. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 1 | 09/01/2005 | |
| Consumer 2003 ford taurus fan blower became inoperable after 50,000 miles. *ts *jb | |||
| 09/09/2006 | 24300 | 1 | 05/10/2005 |
| 2003 ford taurus blower motor stopped working and the windshield fogged up while driving. the problem was water getting into the blower motor area from the cowl area at the cabin filter. ford knows about this problem and has a tsb fix with a shield and weatherstrip. they tell you about the problem after the water has already caused the problem costing you $300 extra because now you need electrical problems fixed. *nm | |||
| 07/25/2006 | 47500 | 1 | 04/11/2006 |
| I just purchased a 2003 ford taurus from royal ford in owego, n.y. and the blower motor quit on me, they will not replace, i've only had the car for 4 months. *nm | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 85380 | 1 | 07/18/2006 |
| Failure of blower motor and fan resistor due to water puddling in this area and causing replacement. *nm | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| There was water on the passenger side floor after a rain storm this week and now the climate control blower motor doesn't work in my 2003 ford taurus. this is the same problem described in nhtsa item number 10011149 and service bulletin number: 031506. *jb | |||
| 04/23/2006 | 1 | 03/02/2006 | |
| Purchased used '03 taurus ses from non-ford dealer, on 3/2/06. april 22, after heavy rain noticed puddle of water on passenger side floor. following monday morning during drive to work...still raining and misty...windows fogging up...turn on heater/defogger/ac...not working! call dealer to advise of the water and heater/ac not functioning...advised still covered under 3/36 factory warranty...however, ford advised warranty expired 3/31/06. dealer then had their mechanic take a look...advised there's a leak behind firewall causing water to get in...and also cause of motor blower not working...est. $500-600 to repair...not including part for motor blower! they would need to contact ford about price on motor blower...i decide to check pricing online and discovered the numerous complaints from other consumers! contacted ford customer relations asking if they could make an exception on having covered under warranty as it was not quite 30 days beyond expiring. they contacted service mgr. at ford dealer closest to me...told that they would agree to repair work according to ford's guidelines and discount repair cost...i dropped car off today for them to asses the problem which will cost $80 on top of the $109 paid to other dealers mechanic. i'd left several messages with service mgr...to discuss...never called back! i put $4k down payment on this vehicle and only about to make 2nd car note...i'm certain that i, like many others who've complained, will be responsible for the costly repair. *nm | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 52000 | 1 | 05/10/2004 |
| 2003 ford taurus blower motor went out due to a water leak that is known by ford motor company. *nm | |||
| 02/22/2005 | 50000 | 3 | 06/20/2003 |
| Heater and air conditioner fan motor stopped working. water leaks in on the passenger side with large puddle on passenger floor. water leak has been noticed several times but blower motor just stopped working. *jb | |||
| 02/16/2006 | 31000 | 1 | 09/06/2003 |
| During a snow fall, my wife had just started her 2003 taurus and turned the heater/defroster motor on high. she cleaned snow off the exterior windows and when she re-entered the car, the blower was not running; it would not run at any speed. she had to drive home with no heater/defroster working. she had no choice because she had to get home. this type failure has occurred on many taurse's. service bulletin 031506 has been issued and ford has redesigned the replacement blower, a tacit admission that the original design was faulty. when the ford dealer called me with description and cost of repairs i specifically asked if a tsb had been issued, the ford dealership told me no tsb had been issued. the car was 6 weeks out of warranty and the repairs cost me $450. i have owned about 2 dozen various american cars over about 35 years and i know american car quality has improved tremendously since the 70's. but any company that treats its customers the way i was treated in this case deserves to continue losing market share. i actually hate to have to say this, but our next 2 cars will probably be japanese. *jb | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 61300 | 1 | 01/13/2004 |
| Blower motor/defrost no longer works. *nm | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 50000 | 1 | 08/15/2004 |
| I found this web site ( ttp://forums.carreview.com/show thread.php?t=2030 ) while looking for information on how to change the heater fan blower resister on my 2003 ford taurus. what was described on this site is exactly what happened to me a couple months ago. my wife noticed a puddle of water on the passenger's side front of the car. not long later the fan for the heater went out. the above mentioned site said that a ford admitted design defect allowed water to get into the heater system and causes the blower to go out. this is definitely a safety issue because i can't drive my car when it is cold because the front window will fog up and i can't safely see out the window. i feel that ford should replace the resister/ blower motor or whatever went out on my 2003 ford taurus to cause the fan to quit working and they should fix the design defect that allowed water into the heating system. thank you for your time, i hope something can be resolved soon.*ak | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 1 | 09/02/2004 | |
| Blower was making a strange noise and the next time i started the car to turn on the heat the blower wouldn't work. i purchased a new blower motor from a ford dealer. to my knowledge, there was no prior evidence of water on the floor or leaking from that area; however, when we took out the old blower motor, water poured out onto the floor. when i called the ford dealer back, i was told from the parts department, that there had been customer complaints of blower motors burning out from water leaking into that area. *nm | |||
| 01/13/2006 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Blower motor on 03 ford taurus ceased to operate. no accident involved. fuse and relay ok. dangerous because visibility problem due to frost. called ford customer service unaware of problem! internet research revealed that ford is aware of a problem. (tsb 03-15-6). called dealer, they claim we have no recourse because car is no longer under warranty. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 45875 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Car heater motor failed - full of water- repairman says it'll keep happening because of design flaw of 2003 ford taurus wagon. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2006 | 40000 | 2 | 06/30/2003 |
| During a snow storm, while traveling home from work on a slushy road, the vehicle's blower motor quit working. this is the second time this has happened. the car became most un-drivable after about 10 minutes due to condensation and frosting on the windshield. i almost ran into the car in front of me one time. *nm | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 40389 | 1 | 02/15/2003 |
| Blower fan switch only works on high. i suspected that it would either be the blower switch itself or the relay. i replaced both and quickly determined that those two components were fine. after reading complaints associated with this problem, i suspect that my problem is associated with tsb 031506. like the other plaintiffs with the same issue, i strongly believe that ford motor company should offer to repair this costly global issue with their 2003 taurus models. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2005 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Heater blower motor and blower motor resistor failed due to water leakage into blower motor resistor caused by poorly designed cowl vent screen(passenger side). ford has had numerous complaints about this same problem. they issued tsb #03-15-6 to detail the repair procedure and redesigned the passenger side cowl outside screen/vent panel to eliminate the problem. while it might not be a serious enough problem to recall all the cars covered under this tsb, the repair of the defect should be borne by ford motor company, not the consumer! they charged me $382.57 to repair something that was a design flaw with the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 05/18/2004 | 15878 | 1 | 06/30/2003 |
| 18 may 2004, after rain showers, vehicle blower motor quit working. could not see out of front windsheild after 15 minutes from condensation build-up. on 24 may 2004, took vehicle to fomoco dealership they replaced blower motor and said a seal failed. *nm | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 61000 | 100 | |
| Heater blower not working large puddle of water in passenger floor pan. *jb | |||
| 10/20/2005 | 52744 | 1 | |
| Blower motor failed because of an act of god (dealer's description). the vehicle has a comprehensive warrantee to 75,000 miles and the motor failed at just over 51,000 miles. cost $350 to replace and only warranteed for a year even though this is most likely a design defect in the car. *nm | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 55000 | 1 | 02/28/2003 |
| The heater in my car failed. we called the ford parts department and they told me it was a known problem that the cowl, relay and blower failed due to water leakage. we took the car in they said the cost would be 400.00 which i could not afford at that time. now i have no choice winter is here and i need my heater working. there are numerous complaints about this problem its time ford fixes the problem at their cost not ours! i've also been told that i need front ball joints my car failed inspection. this car is only two years old i shoudn't be having these major problems. i can't remember the exact month or day i took the car into westbrook ford dealer but cost us 40.00 to tell me what i already knew the the blower didn't work because of water leakage. *nm | |||
| 10/27/2005 | 43799 | 1 | 08/30/2004 |
| Blower motor for heat and air conditioning system no longer functioning, wet floor in passenger side, musty odor. oem has fix under tsb but because the vehicle is outside of the 3/36 warranty they refuse to cover repairs. *nm | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 46495 | 1 | 12/31/2002 |
| The blow fan motor stopped working in my 2003 ford taurus. the dealer changed the part due to the fact it was covered was under a extended warranty. i had the same problem with my 1997 ford e350 cargo van. i had to pay for my own repair that time. why are these fans burning out on newer ford vehicles? several people have told me of the same problem. *nm | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 84000 | 1 | 01/10/2004 |
| I had noticed some water leaking into the passenger side floorboard but could not determine it's source. apparently, a cowl (i may be misspelling) was cracked and leaking into the blower motor which caused the blower motor to fail. the $400 dollar repair is hefty but i don't have much choice. with a michigan winter right around the corner, a broken blower would be a huge safety issue as my windshield defrost won't work. the dealer said this is a common problem which sounds absurd for a car that is only two years old. apparently, ford has issued a technical service bulletin regarding this issue and developed a kit which solves the problem. they are aware of the problem and should not expect their customers to pay for an obvious design flaw which may compromise a passenger's safety. *nm | |||
| 06/13/2005 | |||
| Recently i noticed that there was water leaking into the passenger side floorboard after a heavy rain. a day later, my air conditioning stopped working and i could hear a gurgling sound coming from the system. i took it to the dealership and they told me that they had to install a rainhat kit over the cabin filter to prevent water from leaking into the blower motor by way of the cabin filter. well, the question becomes, why wasn't there anything there before? i went home and did some research and saw that ford issued the following tsb regarding the issue: 14 of 53: visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower bulletin date: aug 2004water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failure. vehicles built 5/1/2001 to 12/15/2003. *tt repair was $500. he's my concern. ford must have known there was design flaw if they (a) posted a tsb and (b) developed a rainhat kit to solve this problem. basically any owner that has a car built between those times will be doomed to pay this repair if they weren't lucky enough to have this fail before the warranty expired. i think that's absurd! i've talked with other owners and they were lucky enough to notice the leak before their blowers went out. the dealerships charged them upwards of $100 to install the rainhat kit. if i would have known that this was a problem i would have gladly paid $100 for the kit rather than $500. my dealership even admitted that this happens quite often, but they can't do anything about cost until ford issues a recall. again, this is a design flaw that needs to be addressed by ford. i don't believe it's right for the consumer to have to pay for a product design flaw. the safety concern here is of course the windshield defogger not being able to operate. | |||
| 10/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2003 ford taurus and at 47,000 miles the fan blower went out! i had no heat being forced out of my vents. now at that low of miles should it have went out so early?? i had a $500 repair bill after that because i was told my car wasn't running smothly and it needed to have emission cleaning done on it. that costed me another $80. in my personal opinion my car was running very smoothly and the motor was practically silent when running. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 57000 | 1 | 04/16/2005 |
| My blower fan and resistor need to be replaced on my 2003 ford taurus wagon because water is leaking in through my cow panel. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2005 | 24424 | 4 | 03/24/2004 |
| 2003 ford taurus that was purchased in 2004. jan 05 the blower for the heating and cooling system began to work on high only. dealer tested and replaced part number f6dz-19a706-aa this fixed the problem. this was repaired again in jun 06 and may 07. the part has now broke again feb 08. the problem is due to a water leak that ford cannot repair for some reason. *tr | |||
| 03/30/2007 | 1 | 03/03/2006 | |
| My wife noticed water poring out in the passenger floorboard of her 2003 ford taurus. she was aggravated by this, but had no mechanical failures and did not worry too much about it. then she had her defroster fail while driving. this caused an issue, because she was not able to get home immediately and had to use a rag to clear the windshield to drive home. she told me about it and refused to drive anywhere with our children until the problem was resolved. i found water in the vent and had to replace the blower motor. the fan now runs, but only runs on high because another component failed that controls the fan speed. when i contacted the ford dealership, they stated they were well aware of this issue, but no recall had been filed. i looked up recall info on the ford site by vin and it stated none were active. a quick search on the web will show i am not the only one with this issue. i believe this is a major safety hazard an inability to clear the windshield impairs the ability to see where you are going and recognize any hazards. *tr | |||
| 06/26/2006 | 2 | ||
| On feb 9, 2006 our blower motor would only work on high. we took it in then and they replaced the resistor, never mentioning a potential water problem that would lead to blower motor failure. on june 25, 2006 our blower motor went out. we took it in again and were told a water leak caused this & they replaced it & told us about a bonnet they could install so this doesn't happen again. we feel we should have been told in february about this problem and given the chance to purchase the bonnnet at that time, instead of paying for a new blower motor in june. we feel these should have been put on these vehicles in the first place and none of this would have happened. *jb | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 0 | 1 | 01/31/2003 |
| Heating system does not operate properly. variations in temperature are up to 20 degrees between dash vents. when heat is set at floor and dash vents, defrost vents provide 60 degrees. this, at times, causes windshield to not clear snow as it freezes upon impact. variation in heat causes driver and passenger discomfort and requires excessive manipulation of controls to maintain some comfort. this decreases driver alertness. cold from front defrost requires driver to seek ways to keep hands warm, such as sitting on them or wearing gloves. ford and local dealer advise there is no problem.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 69500 | 2 | |
| In my 2003 ford taurus water leaks in through the cabin air filter, and basically settles within the housing where the blower is shorting out the blower so the heater doesn't work. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| Water dripping into my blower motor. *tr | |||
| 03/06/2007 | 65000 | 6 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle leaks on the passenger side when it rains. the leak causes a shortage in the ac resistor. the resistor has been replaced twice. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 04/05/2007 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 65 mph the contact attempted to turn the heat on and it failed. the mechanic stated that water was in the blower motor. the motor and resistor was replaced. the dealer stated that this failure will reoccur because it was ongoing , and the filter will need to be replaced. the damage included water stains on the motor. there were no warning indicator lights present. the failure was related to recall# 03v087000. the failure mileage was 100,000, and the current mileage is 113,000. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 1600 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the defroster failed to operate when activated. the vehicle was brought to the dealer, who stated that the blower motor, rain hood, and resister assembly needed to be replaced. the contact conducted some research and found several complaints along with tsb # 031506 from ford, and another from nhtsa. the contact stated that the dealer originally quoted a repair cost of $443.00. however, the contact was able to negotiate, and only paid $182.00. the contact stated that the tsb failures should have been mentioned before purchasing the vehicle. the current mileage was 16,300 , and failure mileage was 1,600.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| The heater was unable to function, making it difficult to see the road in inclement weather. took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results indicated that the heat motor tended to get water or ice in it, causing it to malfunction.*ak | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| The interior of the vehicle has a strong smell of gas when the heat and defroster is on. consumer feels nauseous, making the ability to concentrate on the road difficult. taken to dealer, but the cause is undetermined.*ak | |||
| 6 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained about windshield problem. windshield leaked water, causing a short in the heater coil. vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for repairs. however, windshield still leaks. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/21/2010 | 40997 | 1 | |
| Due to a water leak problem, the ac blower motor failed (shorted out) and was unable to blow defrost air onto the windshield, causing poor visibility while driving. water soaked the passenger floorboard. there was a previous recall #03v087000. another person with the same problem has filed complaint #10184014. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 84480 | 1 | |
| Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, and the blower motor only works on high speed. contacted dealer and was told that it was a service bulletin. asked if it was covered under recall number 03v087000 and was told no. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2008 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Taurus with a water leak or blown a/c heater blower motor. the blower on my 2003 ford taurus quit working all together. i have water draining onto the passenger side floor in rain storms. the blower would only work on high speed before it stop working completely. refer to ford recall number: 03v087000. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| [regarding taurus/sable for water leak and ac blower defect; silent recall; tsb 03-15-6; related recall existing under 03v087000, & possibly also compliance recall 03c03] - also see complaint #10184014 certified car, 2003 ford taurus ses, 47,000 miles have recently (11/7/09) gotten water on passenger floor, & now see that this is a common problem & design defect. now my blower mower has started an unusual sound as well, & this is obviously related. i was told that this sound is water sloshing around & will rust my blower motor, making that yet another repair. have been told that ford will not pay for repair - but have found many instances online where ford did indeed pay 80% of this exact same repair. this is a defect & there are hundreds of complaints about the taurus water problem all over online, yet ford chooses to ignore. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 81699 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that water was pouring into the passenger side window of the vehicle and leaking into the heater blower. currently, the blower only works on the high switch and shorting out the wiring switch. the dealer has not been notified, but the contact will call the dealer soon. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 81,699. | |||
| 10/24/2008 | 56500 | 1 | |
| I have two vehicles and rarely drive my newer car in the rain. i took my newer car on vacation and was returning home when it started to rain. a couple days afterwards i was headed to work when my car started to fog up. i turned on the defrost fans and could barely hear the motor running. i turned to high where it ran for about 1 minute before completely failing. i figured that maybe my blower was failing. i searched on the internet and found that this is not an unusual problem with the 2003 taurus and is a known problem (recall number 03v087000 and complaint 10184014). from what i am hearing, water is leaking into the blower unit and causing it to fail. the blower is in a completely useless due to this leak. i have called the dealership and they said it would be about $500 to fix. this is ridiculous for a design flaw in the manufacturing process. this is a safety issue and a design flaw on the vehicle. the blower was working during and up to the several hours of driving in the rain. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 57000 | 1 | |
| The fan on my heater has gone out on me three times since i purchased this care in august on 2006 - just a little over 2 years. i understand it has to do with a leak under the hood that ford is well aware of (recall 03v087000? - see complaint #10184014). i don't feel i should have to replace this blower every 8 months. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 53000 | 1 | 12/22/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that there was a leak in her windshield that caused mold and mildew build-up. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the windshield was sealed and the vehicle was fumigated. since the repairs were made, there had been no further occurrences until recently during heavy rain. the odor inside the vehicle is unbearable and mold and mildew was built-up where the windshield meets the dashboard. when backing out of her driveway, the contact observed water leaking from the vehicle days after a rainstorm occurred. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the failure mileage was 53,000 and current mileage was 55,000. updated 10-30-08 *bf updated 11/03/08. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Leaky cowl. causes floorboard to be constantly soaked. has already been reported with complaint # 10184014. the recall # is 03v087000. the recall needs to be extended to cover these cars no matter the mileage since it is a factory defect. *tr | |||
| 04/29/2008 | 53000 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford taurus several months ago the heater would not blow and then started working again. i also had water leaking onto the passenger side floor board. again yesterday, my heater and a/c will only blow on high. i see many people online have had the same symptoms. please refer to recall ref# 03v087000 and complaint #10184014. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 43000 | 1 | 11/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that the windshield slipped down and she heard a lot of wind noise, rattling, and water leakage. the floor began to rust, the lights flickered, and the cruise control failed due to water damage. the alternator was replaced twice due to water damage. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 68,000. updated 04-02-08 *bf the vehicle jerks when the consumer drives over 35 mph. the dashboard lights go dim. the vehicle would also stall. the dealer stated it was due to a bad alternator. updated | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 5 | 12/23/2007 | |
| My passenger floorboard is constantly damp as water has seemingly leaked through the exterior of the car. this has caused the blower motor to the a/c/heater to quit working. i would essentially have to find the source of the leak as well as buy a new blower motor to solve the problem, but it seems as if ford is aware of the issue yet is hesitant to offer any assistance whatsoever. this is also in reference to recall 03v087000 as well as nhtsa complaint 10184014. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 11/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. the contact stated that water is leaking through the bottom of the windshield. the water leaked into the vents and traveled onto the passenger side floor. the dealer replaced a weather seal and cow panel. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the current and failure mileages were 40,000. updated 3/11/08 *cn updated 03/11/08 *tr | |||
| 11/15/2006 | 60000 | 2 | 05/11/2006 |
| Water leak in windshield dumps water onto the heater blower motor. called dealership said not covered under warranty, replaced motor once and now must replace again. believe covered under nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000. *tr | |||
| 12/04/2007 | 90600 | 1 | 05/31/2007 |
| I purchased an 03 ford taurus 5 months ago from a ford dealership in pa. upon the winter season's arrival, i turned on my heat to hear a loud squeaking noise. i took my car to a repair shop where i was told that my blower motor was full of water due to a faulty cowl on the car. i was told that ford was aware of this defect, and that it was semi common, but that ford was not going to cover it under a recall. i was also informed that i would have to pay 500.00 to replace the cowl, the blower motor and a resistor. i called ford to voice my anger about the situation and their response was there were basically not enough complaints and that it was not serious enough to warrant a recall. i disagree. i drive my 1 year old daughter around in the car. i am unable to defrost my windshield because of this, and can often not see out of my winder without rolling them down to let the fog lift off the windows. this is unacceptable. someone could die as a result of this defect. ford must be held responsible for this. there was an apparent related recall, but ford still did not and will not take action. 03v087000 <--- recall. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 1 | 09/09/2005 | |
| Car has a faulty windshield installation as described in recall number 03v087000. there is excess wind noise and squeaks and rattles at speed, and the window leaks on the passenger side during heavy rain and in the car wash. the local ford dealerships have been unresponsive, as they claim the vin number does not appear in their system as being eligible for this recall. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2007 | 35000 | 3 | 12/13/2004 |
| I was online checking for an ac/heater blower motor as it only works on high. i discovered a recall for the mercury sable (03v087000) regarding the windshield leaking water onto the passenger side floor. the leak drips on the ac/heater fan motor causing it to short out and to stop operating. i live in wa, i found water on the passenger side floor several times but never found the leak. i see there have been many complaints about this problem. for a temporary repair, i can replace the blower for $500. for a permanent fix, i will also have to replace the windshield, another $500. thanks ford, you recalled the problem on the mercury sable, why not the taurus. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 29000 | 1 | 06/20/2003 |
| Heavy rain caused water to appear on front passenger side floor in my 2003 ford taurus. heater blower motor stopped working at same time. ford repaired at a cost of $580, including replacing blower. reference recall #03v087000 and complaint #10184014. *jb | |||
| 08/09/2007 | 44350 | 1 | 03/22/2003 |
| 1) normal use. 2) water leaked into heater blower motor of 2003 ford taurus. blower motor failed. heater resister also failed. 3) installed new blower motor and resistor. need to purchase additional parts from tsb 04-15-3 so problem does not repeat. appears to be poor original engineering that would cause this to occur. there is a related recall, 03v087000 and also a prior complaint 10184014. thank you! *jb | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 56700 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. while driving 30 mph he noticed rain entered into the vehicle through the windshield, which caused damage to the blower motor. the dealer stated that the rain entered through the seals of the windshield. the dealer replaced the weather stripping panel and blower motor. there is a recall for the windshield (recall #03v087000). the contact stated that he has not verified if his vehicle was included. the failure mileage was 56,700 and the current mileage was 57,000. | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 39000 | 1 | 01/04/2007 |
| 2003 ford taurus ,water leaking in on the passenger side floor board when it rains. *jb | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 61000 | 4 | 06/15/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact noticed water leaking on the passenger's side floorboard of his 2003 ford taurus. the contact noticed more water when it rained or when the vehicle was wet. the dealership informed the contact that there was a water leak due to there being no deflector over the pollen filter. the dealership made the repair, and there has not been any more leaks. the contact stated that the air conditioner fan had stopped working . he took the vehicle to a mechanic, and was informed that the resister switch needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the resister switch. the air conditioner resister switch failed again approximately two months later. the contact stated that the mechanic informed him the blower motor needed to be replaced due to rust from the previous leaks. the vehicle currently had 61000 miles. *ak the consumer has provided the repair bill and wants to reimbursed for the work performed on the vehicle. the water leak shorted out the blower motor. the consumer discovered there was a silent recall regarding the windshield leak. update *4/20/07 *tr updated 09/19/07. *jb | |||
| 09/23/2006 | 54000 | 1 | |
| 2003 taurus ses-windshield leaks water into pass. side floor. *nm | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds in rainy weather, water leaked through the cowling around the front passenger side of the windshield. additionally, the rainwater leaked into the defroster/defogger motor which shorted out afterwards. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 10000 | 1 | 02/05/2003 |
| Windshield leaks water and air. found on your website that their was a recall for the same problem but my vehicle was not included in it. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 4700 | 2 | 03/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield glass leaked during rainy weather and puddles of rainwater form in the floorboard. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer. the dealer replaced the sealant around the windshield glass. afterwards, the problem persisted. there was a nhtsa recall # 03v087000 regarding visibility. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not alerted. the battery needed to be replaced, because the vehicle would not start. the air condition failed. updated 09/22/06. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 41400 | 1 | 06/17/2005 |
| I own a 2003 ford taurus ses. it has always had a front window water leak, however in the last few months the leak has made the vehicle impossible to drive when the weather is inclement. the vin of this taurus is 1fafp5su33g123307. today i had the windshield removed and the glass installer told me that the reason the windshield leaked is that there was no adhesive at both of the bottom corners of the glass, and that this allowed the water to enter the cabin area. it was so bad that during the last few weeks, there would be water dripping from the lower parts of the dash board and the water had filled the heater fan housing, frozen and made the fan totally inoperable. this is definitely a safely issue as the fan was totally inoperable and would not allow the de-fogging of the windshield. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 05/14/2005 |
| Dt: the windshield has a glare. the glare mirrors the dashboard onto the windshield. there is a light tint, but the consumer says one can not tell that there is. the dealer said they could not correct the problem, it was manufactured that way. no corrections or repairs have been made at this time. the consumer has taken the vehicle to the ford dealer for this , and they simply said they could not do anything about it. *ak | |||