2002 Ford Taurus power train problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Backing out of parking space resulting to damage to both vehicles . Brake\gas pedals. Position of driver ( body turned) relative to pedals while backing car can allow drivers foot to be in contact with both pedals. Increased pressure on the brake can allow increased pressure on the gas pedal…”
filed Dec 10, 2025
“I the owner of a 2002 ford taurus,the tran is crap,second time replacement,what r u going to do about a recall.will not move at all.trans gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
filed Mar 14, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc
05145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 11, 2005
Power Train problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.