2002 Ford Taurus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 54 complaints for the 2002 Ford Taurus, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving in the rain the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. After impact the consumer heard a pop and the vehicle caught on fire. *scc *nlm
At highway speeds vehicle shuts off without warning, consumer believes this is a very dangerous situation. It may cause an accident.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Taurus
- Suspension 1,090 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 104 complaints
- Cruise control 77 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Tires 38 complaints