2002 Ford Taurus: check engine light

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Engine, Locks · 110,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the door ajar warning indicator illuminated even when the doors were not open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000. *dt

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Engine · 57,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving up hill the vehicle lost power. The motor made a noise the check engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the garage where the spark plugs and wires were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the diagnostic test located the failure at the head gasket. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileage were 57,200.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Fuel system · 34,270 miles · CA

While driving at posted speed limit, engine stuttered and died in traffic. Battery light lit up. Auto club restarted car and stated "no battery failure".drove car all day and next day for approx. 3 hours when same engine stutter and died in traffic occurred. This time,besides "battery light" the "check engine light"came on. Again auto club was able to restart. Drove car to repair shop,who performed a "diagnostic test" and replaced a "fuel pressure sensor". I retained the old part. The car has been regularly serviced at recommended intervals by selling dealer. This engine failure is not only dangerous to me and fam.,but also to the surrounding traffic at the time failure occurs while driving. Getting the vehicle out of traffic was extremely difficult, due to inabilty to use power steering and brakes,being that it happened on an incline. I sincerely hope this information is relevant to your research.

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Engine · 65,000 miles · PA

During starting of car, ran very rough and engine light came on. It was discovered there was no compression in cylinder #1due to a broken valve spring in the engine. Oil was always changed about every 3000 mi. With no previous engine problems.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Visibility · 128,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. Whenever the contact attempted to activate the rear defroster, she noticed that no air would blow out. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was informed that there was water build up in the blower of the defroster. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Prior to the failure, the check engine warning indicator would illuminate whenever the defroster was activated. The current mileage was 132,000 and failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 55,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. He was informed that the rear coil spring failed. The contact paid $350 for the repair; however, his extended warranty paid for some of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/18/08.

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Engine · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact's friend owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that everytime his friend took his vehicle to get inspected, the check engine light illuminated. The cause of failure was due to a leak in the evaporation emissions control. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 87,000 and failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 71,022 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated the hub bearings on the right wheel in the front were bad, had to replace them three times. On 8-22-05 a garage told the contact the wheel was getting ready to fall off. They had not taken it back to the dealer. She heard a noise like a rubbing , grinding sound and the noise got worse. The noise occurred at speeds of 10 MPH and above. Also the engine light was coming on, and they had to replace the feedback sensor to the engine. *ak the vehicle would stall while being driven. The dealer replaced the fuel tank and pump. The vehicle could not be started. The dealer replaced the battery. Two ball joints, one inner tie rod and left side axle shaft were replaced.

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 21,900 miles · MI

Car was driven for approx. 100 miles, gas was low, so stopped to refill. When car was restarted, the car hesitated then sounded choked like it was not getting gas. Revved car to try to 'clear' system. Problem continued, at worst when idling. After a few minutes, engine light came on, so I turned off the car and called ford dealer. Wrecker driver came out, revved car a few more times (approx. 3000 RPM) small backfire out of muffler each time. Problem seemed to go away. Wrecker driver blamed 'baffles' in muffler? Drove car another 200 miles home. Three days later, after driving a bit, parked for short time then restarted car, same problem reoccurred.