Used 2002 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Darn Good Value!
Jack_Izer, 08/12/2002
2002 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is probably one of the best deals out there right now. We took advantage of the $2500 rebate rather than the 0% offer. Clean styling, comfortable seating for 5 (could squeeze 6 in a pinch). Got it for 16,700 - after rebates & before taxes/doc. The LX is the base model, but it comes with power windows/locks & even a passive security system. All this plus a 5 star crash rating. Great car for the money!
Ford Taurus, Bad decision
INDYLAC, 07/29/2010
2002 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Every Ford Taurus I have ever owned, ( I've owned three unfortunately) have emission system failure. It is extremely costly. Although you can drive the car until its last legs, it will continue to deteriorate without any hopes of getting it fixed. Every diagnostics is different went attempting to repair it. Sensors, intake valves, exhaust. You name it. The car hesitates and will not go. Not even Ford is able to completely fix this defect and when I Google it nobody else does. If you buy one it might be great for about a year, sell it fast!
Taurus Good Car Until The Transmission Goes
honest316, 03/03/2017
2002 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
We owned the 2002 Taurus for 13 years. It is comfortable, safe, and has a reliable motor with reasonable gas mileage. The transmission went out while on vacation. Not knowing what to do we took it to a Ford dealership thinking the repair would be reliable and last for a long time. Not so. The torque converter was replaced and we made it back home but the problems persisted. After much research I found out the transmission has a design flaw and other inherent unsolvable problems and any "fixes" do not usually last. Too bad because otherwise this was a pretty nice vehicle.
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2002 Ford Taurus SE Sedan Honest Owner Review
Nick, 03/04/2017
2002 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2002 Ford Taurus in April 2016. It is my first car, and it had just about 86,000 miles on it and cost $2,900, a fair price at the time. Throughout the time I've owned this car, the experience I have gained from owning this car has been completely average. By this, I mean that nothing about this car really stands out while compared to other cars of it's class. It's a vehicle that was built for the purpose of getting you and any other passengers from point A to point B. It isn't as comfortable as a luxury sedan, but it also doesn't feel like a pickup truck going down a dirt road. It's average. It doesn't have the power of a new Audi S8, but it's also not as slow as a Yugo. It's average. It's not as mechanically sound as a Toyota 4Runner, but it won't leave you in the dust like a 500,000 mile Cavalier would. Once again, it's average. Getting into the driver's seat, I immediately notice something very convenient; door handles in just the right spot where you don't have to pull at a weird angle just to close the door. I've noticed in newer Fords (such as a 2013 Fusion, 2012 Fiesta, 2012 Focus, 2012 Edge) that the interior door handle (driver side) is placed closer to the steering wheel, meaning you're pulling the door shut in an uncomfortable position which gets on my nerves every time I get in. Also, the center console feels very roomy and makes for a comfortable arm rest when it is not folded back into an extra seat. Sometimes the little things really count! An adjustable steering wheel and electric seats and pedals with easy to use controls makes finding the right position very easy, however the seats aren't ones that I could still feel comfortable in after a long drive. Although the entire vehicle isn't enormous, it has a very spacious interior able to fit 6 total people! I'm 5'11 and have plenty of headroom and my knees aren't constantly hitting the bottom of the steering wheel. The trunk has plenty of space as well, and should fit all of your basic needs without a problem! My experience driving my Taurus varies every time I get in. On some days, it accelerates very well and gets me up to speed without a problem. On other days it feels slow and sluggish, as if I'm driving with 3 other 200 pound men in the car with the AC on when I'm only driving by myself on the same roads I go down every day. One thing that is consistent however is that it struggles to go up any slight hill. Another trait about my Taurus that is inconsistent is the shifting. Sometimes it will shift into the next gear (accelerating from about 25-35mph) at around 2800 RPMs and go down to about 2100, but other times it will go all the way up to around 3600-4000 RPMs before it shifts, despite the fact that I don't drive any differently on those 2 occasions. In terms of it's reliability, I feels as though it's days are numbered. Every day it gets me where I need to go and has not given me any huge trouble. The only real problem that I have had with it in the past 10,000 miles was 2 bad starters and a dead battery. Other than that, the only things that needed to be done was a new AC blower motor, windshield wipers, alignment, and oil changes. The current problems that I have as of March 2017 are a bad passenger side reverse light, a belt that squeaks when wet, and possibly a dirty throttle body (sometimes the gas pedal gets stuck while in resting position). The gas mileage isn't horrible, but it doesn't feel great either. I get about 250 miles out of a full tank, considering I've been driving at or slightly over the speed limit every day for about 2 weeks. If I have to do any highway driving or 30-ish minute long drives multiple times a week, a full tank might only last a week or less. All in all, my Taurus has served it's purpose as my first car; getting me where I need to go without having to spend a ton of money on it. All in all, I would recommend the Taurus to somebody who needs to transport multiple people on a regular basis but is on a tighter budget. For someone such as myself who doesn't transport more than 1 or 2 people regularly and doesn't need to travel more than 5-15 miles round-trip every day, the Taurus isn't the vehicle that really suits my lifestyle. In April 2016 when I bought my Taurus, it's value at 86,000 miles purchasing from a dealer was $2,900 between Edmunds and KBB. As of March 2017, the value of the same car with 86,000 miles from a dealer is about $2,200, and I'm afraid that the value will keep on going down throughout the next few years. For me, this wouldn't bother me as much if I didn't consider selling it in the near future. All in all, it has served me relatively well in the past year, however, at 95,000 miles I don't feel as though it will keep being reliable and hold up very well for the next few years, nor will it hold it's value for very long.
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6 years and 60k miles later
mikepm, 07/28/2011
2002 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
My mom bought this car for me when I was in college and it's fairly comfortable to drive. Maintenance wise, atleast $300 per year in the things that had to be fixed. That's not including the things that are currently wrong with it and too expensive to fix. Had a mechanic tell me he loved Fords and Chevy's because he makes so much money off them (from repairs)