Used 2002 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews
My Silver Bullet
After owning the Ford Aerostar mini van for 8 years I find the Taurus SES one fine car. Very stable and solid on the road.Good styling and good gas mileage.
'02 Ford Taurus SEL w/sport package..
I like this vehicle very much..i traded a '00 Honda Accord for it.It seems to ride much better than Honda w/more power and good gas mileage.I have loaded-out model & am especially happy w/adj. pedals,safety group,sport pak. I'd highly recommend this Ford to any- one..my neighbor is trading his '99 Camry after riding in my Taurus!
- SE SedanMSRP: $8,000105 mi away
- SES Deluxe SedanMSRP: $3,995131 mi away
- SE SedanMSRP: $2,995379 mi away
Overall Great Car
This car replaced a 2000 SE with 3.04V. I opted for the same engine but also wanted options. Got everything but engine block heater and wood trim (South Louisiana, who needs it). Tighter and seemingly more solid than my old Taurus, however, performance is down. I could smoke a Crown Vic in my old car, but this one is not as quick off the line or accelerating to pass. This is due to CAFE standards, so I guess I'm out of luck. Otherwise, a great car. Also, rear discs standard on Wagon, not available on sedan.
Great Deal - Poor driver comfort
I got the SE model without the adjustable petals. I find that the seat, pedal distance, and pedal location all add up to make my ride uncomfortable even for short distances. There is just something about it that isn't right. Maybe it is my height (I am 5'8'') but still, it doesn't seem that it was designed to completely put the driver at ease. I have to prop my thigh up with a small towel to give me the distance and height that I need. Besides this, I do feel that the car is a great deal. You get a whole lot of car for not much money. You may not get the performance and build quality of others cars, but it is worth the price.
Nice car, bad battery
Have had mine since I bought it new in '02, other than a couple of cosmetic issues which the dealership fixed the only issue has been that the battery shorted out. Wondering if this is a known defect with these batteries.