2002 Ford Taurus structure problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Ford Taurus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle's windshield was loosening on the upper passenger side. The contact noticed that the windshield was coming out of the molding. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Jul 18, 2019
“The driver's door handle will freeze up on particularly cold days, and the door will not stay shut once it has been opened. Consequently, the door has to be tied shut, or it has to be held on to. It has been this way for about 3 years, even though we have attempted several "sure" fixes for the…”
filed Sep 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled…
TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2020Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 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.