Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2002 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Taurus.
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.
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. Updated 09/18/08.
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.