Car leasing: 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.
Buying the 2002 Ford Taurus
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2002 Ford Taurus for sale by us right now. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2002 Ford Taurus in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 1,426 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, visibility and vehicle speed control.
Specs, explained
The powertrain here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 11.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 35 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $182.90. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,367 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Taurus makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
What to expect from the Taurus
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 1,104 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Taurus for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Try the Taurus on your commute, then decide.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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.