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3.5 out of 5 stars

My Troublesome Taurus

Davarna Rainbolt, 01/28/2006
2002 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this SES with a DOHC engine used in '03. It currently has 104,000 miles on it as I drive a lot. I've had problems like other reviews. Replaced two oxygen sensors at 70,000 miles. Torque converter on the transmission went bad and then a sensor went bad causing a problem that appeared to be the transmission again at 100,000 miles. One window has never worked -- won't pay $200 to fix it. Has new tires and alignment -- still seems to vibrate, lots of wind noise. Looks very sporty and has a powerful engine when running right but I have little faith in this car since it has been undependable compared to other cars I've owned. Depreciated so fast I'm stuck with it for awhile -- hope the troubles are over!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

heater problems

jeni740, 01/17/2006
2002 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my car except the very first day I had it, it started to squeal nonstop like the belt was wet. After multiple trips to the dealer they replaced the belt. Now it is ok. Also my blower just went which is not covered under the warranty, so I have no heat and it is 10 degrees out. Other than that very great car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 TAURUS LX SEDAN

happy buyer, 02/10/2002
2002 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A GREAT CAR TO BUY. NO SUPRISES HERE, JUST SOLID VALUE.AND WITH THE REBATES YOU CAN GET ONE AT THOUSANDS BELOW DEALER COST. YOU CANT LOSE ON THIS ONE. JUST AVOID FIRESTONE TIRES.TRULY A SOLID PURCHASE.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

#1Ford, 05/11/2005
2002 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have over 80,000 miles on the car and have only had minor repairs on the trim over the door. Other than that the car has been maintenance free, and gets 29 mpg, We drive it 40 miles one way to work every day, and would love to see Ford keep it in their lineup and not replace it.

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5 out of 5 stars

best vehicle we ever owned

love it, 04/24/2009
2002 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

it now has 209,000 miles we bought it for mail route no console shift full bench seats which makes it easy to reach mail boxes, We have done brakes 2 times, tires 2 times serpintine belt 1 time uses no oil runs like it did the day we bought it goes in snow front wheel drive heater and ac work great so we got our money out of this vehicle for sure we all so own 2 honda crv which are all so excellent vehicles for mail routes etc so yes the Ford has been great and still is excellent way to go Ford if the other owners are claiming all the problems they state , Well its hard to belive,

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