Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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.
2002 Ford Taurus almost got on fire on 11/2/11. There was gray smoke and horrible burning smell coming out of the front of Ford car. Called the police dept, and came and found out a belt broke. . . . If it were not for the police persons that came to let me know what the problem is and what to do, along with the fact (and luck) I had that I was not driving on the street with speed, the entire vehicle could have caught on fire and produce even more damages for myself and anyone that could be around. Ford, tk, and firestone has the details of all problems on this vehicle and what has been repaired.
2002 Ford Taurus with broken rear coil springs and other problems. Consumer states the coils springs broke, tires are wobbling, and the belt tensioner lost power steering.
While driving vehicle shut down . Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer advised the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once. Mechanic determined that a lifter and pulley belt had been replaced.