2002 Ford Taurus service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 Ford Taurus — 1% 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
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the brake light started to flash while driving however, there was no brake malfunction. The vehicle was taken to auburn automotive (500 s. Opdyke rd, waterford, mi 48328, (248) 332-9300) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…”
filed Dec 11, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO…Campaign 02V266000 · Oct 2, 2002
Service Brakes problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Taurus | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Taurus | 9 | 4% |
| 2013 Taurus | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 Taurus | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 14 | 7% |
| 2009 Taurus | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 Taurus | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
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.