2002 Ford Taurus Structure Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2002 Ford Taurus, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “blower motor” (28% of reports).
- 54structure complaints
- 62,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blower motor: mentioned in 15 of 54 complaints (28%)
- Passenger side floor: mentioned in 10 of 54 complaints (19%)
- Water leaks: mentioned in 6 of 54 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Taurus structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | 180,000 |
| 2018 Taurus | 11 | 22% | 55,000 |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 7% | 105,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% | 55,050 |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 21,600 |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 20% | 58,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% | 5,006 |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% | 101,714 |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 22 | 3% | 89,542 |
| 2004 Taurus | 17 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 111 | 9% | 57,123 |
| 2002 Taurus | 54 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 38 | 4% | 104,611 |
| 2000 Taurus | 33 | 3% | 87,500 |
| 1999 Taurus | 19 | 2% | 110,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 22 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 25 | 3% | 80,902 |
| 1996 Taurus | 40 | 5% | 104,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 55 | 5% | 124,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2002 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle's windshield was loosening on the upper passenger side. The contact noticed that the windshield was coming out of the molding. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The driver's door handle will freeze up on particularly cold days, and the door will not stay shut once it has been opened. Consequently, the door has to be tied shut, or it has to be held on to. It has been this way for about 3 years, even though we have attempted several "sure" fixes for the…
Lower body has sever rust. Rocker panels are completely rotted off despite taking care to wash the cars under body in the winter. Floors are soft. Upper body has no rust issues. Lower body i have had to treat with rust preventative every year for the past 8 years. I believe the car will be too…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Tauruss have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about structure for the 2002 Ford Taurus (4% of the 1,426 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Taurus structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2002 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “blower motor”, in 15 of 54 complaints, followed by “passenger side floor” (10).
Other 2002 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2002 Ford Taurus problems or structure problems across all Taurus years.