2002 Ford Taurus SES review from North America
"This model has room for improvement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump failed at 66,350 miles.
An expensive shop bill as a result and an example of Ford's "quality is job 1" slogan.
This is the 3rd Ford that has had a water pump failure before hitting 100,000 miles for me. A Ford trait I guess.
General comments?
Aside from the water pump issue, the car rides a bit rough even with good tires.
This has not been a comfortable "ride".The seats could be lot more comfortable.
Gas mileage is not great.
The hood release in the cabin does not fully release the hood.
The motor is surprisingly snappy.
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| Super Value and never broke down yet |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Vulcan V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Century |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2006 |