How Do You Troubleshoot A 2003 Ford Taurus?
The Ford Taurus was introduced in 1986 and has remained in production for more than 20 years. Though notorious for having a faulty power steering pump (the so called “Ford whine”), the Taurus remains a popular mid-sized sedan. It has gone through six generations of revisions. Through all of this, the 2003 Ford Taurus carries with it unique problems that are covered by factory recalls. However, you may need to troubleshoot the problems before taking them to a dealer. Check for a burning smell coming from the air cleaner box. In 2003 models, the air filter material tends to overheat from the under-hood temperatures and smolder or catch on fire. This item can be replaced by a factory dealership at no charge. Check to see if your brake lights are functioning normally. A malfunctioning switch can cause the rear brake lights to either not come on when you step on the brake pedal, or keep them on continuously, confusing drivers behind you. You can have this serviced by a Ford dealership at no
