2002 Ford Taurus cruise control problems
77 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2002 Ford Taurus, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 101,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
While pulling out of parking lot vehicle started to surge. Vehicle ran into a wall before stopping, driver suffered injuries. Contacted dealer.. Consumer also stated the check engile light would illuminate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting a left turn, the vehicle surged forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,757.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Taurus
- Suspension 1,090 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 104 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Tires 38 complaints