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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Sep 14 '02 - Updated Mar 31 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Tons of options, Interior room, Cold AC, Fancy alloys.
Cons: Value, Quality control issues, Blase styling, Cluttered center dash, Car could use more power.
The Bottom Line: With so many cars below the price of the Taurus that offer so much more in all respects, this car is not recommended.
It simply amazes me that the Ford Taurus is still in production. After many years of major transmission, engine, and general quality control complaints one would have thought this car would have landed itself in an early grave. Unlike many other...
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by scmrak  in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 50
Nov 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: reasonable fuel economy, average handling
Cons: poor quality control, unimaginative and dated design
The Bottom Line: Ford's commitment to "Job One" must be slipping, or else their attention is elsewhere. A sloppily-made car marked by unimaginative design.
One of Newton's laws of motion states (paraphrased) that a body in motion tends to remain in motion. The principle under discussion is commonly known as inertia. Inertia, we all know, is not merely a physical phenomenon, it's also a phenomenon that...
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by lambchops - Top 50
Jul 25 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Decent looking exterior, quite a bit of space
Cons: Gas mileage, engine power (or lack of), chintzy design elements
The Bottom Line: Look to other car makers before settling on this hyped bomb. Ford needs to redesign, re-engineer and rethink the Taurus.
Maybe it's just me...
But, my husband's white 2002 Ford Taurus SE is bland, chintzy, and nothing to be proud of. The most redeeming quality of the vehicle is that it's his company car and we aren't forced to shell out our hard...
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by LisaDo - Top 200
Feb 18 '02 - Updated Feb 20 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: smooth and quiet ride, gas mileage, power of engine
Cons: Would rather have 4 wheel disc brakes, the gas gauge
The Bottom Line: A great ride with options that we wanted with the right price.
I hate shopping for new cars. No, really. I do. I hate the song and dance that you get from salesmen when you stop and shop. I would rather visit the dentist.
In our case, it should have been easy. We knew what we wanted. We wanted the 2002...
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by rrogersweather
May 19 '04 - Updated Dec 04 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good interior design. Roomy.
Cons: Occasional "thumping" sound while driving. Ford should fix power window problems.
The Bottom Line: The 2002 Ford Taurus is smooth enough for business or leisure travel and roomy enough for families.
Overall, my 2002 Ford Taurus SES is a pretty good car. I purchased my car in late January 2004. I purchased this car to replace my 1992 Ford Crown Victoria that was involved in a wreck. After having the Crown Victoria, I did not think that I would buy ...
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by dursom
Nov 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy, improved styling, lots of pep, strong heat & A/C
Cons: Uncomfortable, poor steering range, lower quality ingredients used on interior
The Bottom Line: I would not recommend the Taurus to anyone. For the money there are many other better cars available -- Buick Century if you like American, otherwise Honda is great.
Having driven Ford Taurus' frequently from rental companies over the years, I have come to a love-hate relationship. Now I have one of my own and nothing has changed.
This Taurus was not my choice -- it is a company car which I use 100% of the...
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by ianisme
Apr 24 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Large cargo space
Cons: Everything else
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this; it is a horrible heap!
I was given this car as a company vehicle when I first arrived in the US 2 months ago. My first thought on seeing it was "what an ugly heap!". I was more impressed by the luggage space as it fairly easily swallowed all of the stuff a family of 4 carry...
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by rdwarrior
Nov 29 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good ride, quiet, decent fuel economy, surprising quality
Cons: 3.0 liter could use a tad more horse power
The Bottom Line: Surprise yourself! Test drive this car and renew your faith in American cars.
I am very surprise at how good this car is. I must preface this by saying that I have been more a fan of the foreign car makes than the American cars for many years. It's hard to beat Honda and Toyota quality. I currently own a Volvo V70 wagon as...
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by Edmondo
Dec 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: DuraTec is plenty powerful, great style, quiet, sound system, lots more!
Cons: rear seats, front seat bolsters, rear drums
The Bottom Line: So far I am totally satisfied with this car. It's delivered the goods at a price that I cannot find anywhere else. Highly Recommended.
Lets start with the style. Ford really did a good job on the interior, excellent layout makes the radio and climate controls easy to use. One or two buttons might be better placed but no console is perfect for everyone. The interior colors are...
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by supraracer
Sep 19 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Nice looking, good interior room, large trunk, good fuel economy. Comfortable for long trips.
Cons: Needs much more power, poor reliability/quality, abysmal transmission.
The Bottom Line: Please browse and test drive similar offerings from Honda, Toyota, and GM, and you will see how inferior this car is.
I was fortunate enough to receive a 2002 Ford Taurus for my business use as a sales representative, and also for my personal use. After about 18 months and 42,000 miles, for a total of 56,000 miles on the car, I can honestly say this car is worn out. ...
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by luckydoc - Top 500
Aug 16 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine, superior styling and loaded with safety features.
Cons: Sluggish brakes.
The Bottom Line: The Ford Taurus Wagon makes for a great family car and I highly recommend it.
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by shaunms
Jul 28 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good mileage and fairly comfortable for long trips.
Cons: Tire noise and handling. Valve spring manufacturing defect.
The Bottom Line: Recommended due to value as a used vehicle. Would purchase again.
This car was purchased from a Ford pre-owned car dealer in April 2003 and has for the most part been reliable and trouble free. I did have one serious problem with a broken valve spring but I still consider the car a good value. The repair cost $550 and ...
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by majoh
Dec 29 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sturdy, Reliable, Good handling
Cons: Can be a challenge to maneuver in small areas
The Bottom Line: My Taurus has treated me very well, so I would recommend the 2002 Taurus model to others.
I'm a little surprised at some of the reviews the 2002 Ford Taurus has received. They seem rather negative, but my experience has been nothing short of wonderful. My 2002 Ford Taurus SES is the first car I've called my own, though I have driven ...
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by eclair
Jan 07 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Inexpensive, reliable, no fuss transportation with lots of room forward and back.
Cons: Unexciting design, mediocre handling, brakes and power. Horrible ergonomics for the heating cooling controls.
The Bottom Line: Great buy! Lots of room, reliable, no fuss transportation. Handling and power can be tweaked with the right aftermarket options. Stay away from the electronic heating cooling controls.
I originally had a 2003 Ford Taurus SES as a company vehicle. It had the Vulcan 3.0 V-6, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, a front bench seat, with the very neat fold down/up console. This allowed you to have a console most of the time, but if you ...
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by motorcyclist
May 04 '06 - Updated May 14 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safe choice for first buyers. Best value for the money. Roomy Interior.
Cons: Awkward Brake Pedal Location. Average combined is 25mpg.
The Bottom Line: Great car for the money. Safe buy. Try'd and true technology.
I bought the car in 2002 since I wanted not just a car but a real car for a change. Before I got the Taurus I've only had compact/subcompact cars and I wanted something more substantial. The Taurus is a midsized sedan offered by Ford that is very ...
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