2003 Ford Taurus SE
1FAFP53UX3G121301
No longer listed since around May 11, 2025
Last listed by Maple Leaf Motors · Tacoma, WA
- Last asking price
- $2,999
- Odometer
- 143,904 mi
- On the market
- 4 years 8 months
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by Maple Leaf Motors
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2003 Ford Taurus SE
VIN 1FAFP53UX3G121301
Market price range
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAFP53UX3G121301Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Ford Taurus has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop…NHTSA campaign 16E026000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING.NHTSA campaign 04V106000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.NHTSA campaign 04V105000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Ford Taurus over the last 6 months — the market softened $215 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,715 |
| June 2026 | $4,362 |
| July 2026 | $3,995 |
| August 2026 | $3,995 |
| September 2026 | $3,902 |
| October 2026 | $3,500 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Taurus SE (this car) | $3,993 | 12 | — |
| 2004 Toyota Camry | $4,900 | 7 | +$907 |
| 2005 Honda Accord | $5,399 | 7 | +$1,406 |
| 2004 Lexus ES | $3,900 | 5 | −$93 |
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | $4,748 | 4 | +$755 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $4,400 | 3 | +$407 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 101 | $8,000 | 100% | 129,782 mi |
| 2011 | 141 | $6,500 | 81% | 147,540 mi |
| 2010 | 109 | $6,699 | 84% | 141,891 mi |
| 2009 | 26 | $4,302 | 54% | 153,810 mi |
| 2008 | 62 | $4,997 | 62% | 133,349 mi |
| 2007 | 32 | $4,425 | 55% | 139,151 mi |
| 2006 | 31 | $3,495 | 44% | 139,698 mi |
| 2005 | 30 | $3,900 | 49% | 164,089 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
