One problem related to grinding noise has 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 attempting to place the vehicle in reverse, the contact heard a loud grinding noise. When she exited the vehicle she noticed that the left front tire was deflated. While attempting to change the tire, the contact noticed that a piece of the spring fell onto the ground. The dealer was notified, who informed the contact that there was no extended warranty and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle had was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.