Three problems related to engine shut off without warning 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.
¿model year : 2002 make: Ford model: Taurus se component*: car just shuts off at rest and lately in the middle of driving. Cranks right back up but this is dangerous. Have taken to different mechanics but no one seems to know what it is or how to fix the issue. The rpm bobs and the engine stops if at rest(stop light) or will just shut off when turning a corner or even while on interstate. This is a hazard. There are several Ford Taurus owners who are experiencing the same issue if you goggle "Ford Taurus shuts off" everyone is seeking a resolution through forum. This is a safety hazard and I am afraid to drive because I never know when it will shut off. Please do something about this.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. While the contact was drving 30 mph . The vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. While the contact was attempting to pull to the side of the road the driver side seat broke off from the bottom of it's base causing the contact to crash into a nearby wall. The contact was injured during the crash. A police report was filed for the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the brakes, struts, ball joints and instrument panel replaced. The failure and current mileages were 68000.
At highway speeds vehicle shuts off without warning, consumer believes this is a very dangerous situation. It may cause an accident.