2002 Ford Taurus Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2002 Ford Taurus, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,687 miles. The words owners use most often: “blower motor” (47% of reports).
- 98visibility complaints
- 59,687median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $740typical repair cost reported by owners
- 83%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blower motor: mentioned in 46 of 98 complaints (47%)
- Side floor: mentioned in 12 of 98 complaints (12%)
- Water leakage: mentioned in 6 of 98 complaints (6%)
- Consumer windshield: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2002 Ford Taurus at $740, and half of them between $650 and $900.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Ford Taurus visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 15,300 |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 1,740 |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 3,847 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 11,501 |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% | 35,650 |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% | 54,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 191 | 16% | 56,700 |
| 2002 Taurus | 98 | 7% | 59,687 |
| 2001 Taurus | 39 | 4% | 80,560 |
| 2000 Taurus | 42 | 4% | 92,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 58 | 7% | 46,842 |
| 1998 Taurus | 17 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 57 | 7% | 44,200 |
| 1996 Taurus | 55 | 7% | 117,089 |
| 1995 Taurus | 38 | 3% | 83,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.
Risk: Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these windshields. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford/mercury at 1-800-392-3673.
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…
Ford is aware that they have a fit problem with the cowl and air cabin filter areas of these cars that cause water to leak onto the floor of the passenger side. This causes carpets to get moldy/smelly. The leak sometimes allows water to short/ruin the blower motor. I believe recall number 03v087000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. During wet weather conditions, water leaked into the vehicle through the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the technician stated that the windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Tauruss have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about visibility for the 2002 Ford Taurus (7% 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,687 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2002 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $740 (half paid between $650 and $900), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2002 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “blower motor”, in 46 of 98 complaints, followed by “side floor” (12).
Other 2002 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2002 Ford Taurus problems or visibility problems across all Taurus years.