Auto loans: 2002 Ford Taurus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Ford Taurus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Ford Taurus specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276.7 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 |
2002 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,367 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,426 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (1090), visibility (102) and vehicle speed control (77). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V106000 | 2004-03-02 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
| 03V087000 | 2003-03-10 | visibility:windshield | 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. |
| 02V266000 | 2002-10-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2002 Ford Taurus?
No 2002 Ford Taurus is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 2002 Ford Taurus is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Taurus
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 1,426 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, visibility and vehicle speed control. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
Power: the 3.0L 6-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 35 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $54.87 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,367 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Its 1,104 litres of luggage space fit bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Good uses for the Taurus
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the Taurus is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A test week in the Taurus tells you more than any review.
The cost of driving it
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,367 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Ready when you are
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Ford Taurus from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Ford Taurus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Ford Taurus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Ford Taurus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Ford Taurus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Ford Taurus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Ford Taurus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Ford Taurus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,367 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.