Sell your 2002 Ford Taurus for cash

The 2002 Ford Taurus is a wagon that came with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine. At 24 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2002 Ford Taurus at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Engines3.0L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17–18 city / 24–25 highway / 19–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA6 configurations: Taurus, Taurus Wagon
Age24 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 24 years old, most of a 2002 Taurus's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Taurus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the suspension, typically around 79,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2002 Ford Taurus recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2002 Ford Taurus. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Exterior LightingMar 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V106000

Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. This could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.

Risk: In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will r

VisibilityMar 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V087000

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.

Risk: Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicOct 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V266000

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.

Risk: This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.

Common 2002 Taurus problems

Owners have filed 1,426 complaints about the 2002 Ford Taurus with NHTSA. 75 reports involved a crash and 11 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 44 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Suspension402
  • Suspension297
  • Suspension155
  • Suspension109
  • Suspension85
  • Vehicle Speed Control65

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Suspension79,000 mi
  • Suspension95,000 mi
  • Suspension95,000 mi
  • Suspension80,000 mi
  • Suspension73,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control110,000 mi

2002 Ford Taurus service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 96 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2002 Ford Taurus. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling15
  • Fuel System9
  • Electrical System8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling8
  • Power Train5
  • Unknown or Other5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · TSB 20-2233

    This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may e

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2019 · TSB 19-2026

    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2013 · CSP-13B04

    Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full th

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2002 Ford Taurus.

Vehicle Speed ControlPE12033 · opened Oct 2012, closed Jun 2013

Speed control cable damage

On June 21, 2013, Ford initiated Customer Satisfaction Program 13B04 to address a concern with Speed Control Cable damage in certain model year (MY) 2000 through 2003 Taurus and Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0L 4V Duratec engines and built at the Chicago assembly plant.In the dealer letter for the program, Ford indica

SuspensionEA08018 · opened Aug 2008, closed Jun 2011

Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture

To date, ODI is aware of 2,401 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect. In addition, ODI is aware of 1,411 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect. In total, ODI is aware of 3,645 unique subject vehicles that have experienced one or more front suspension coil spr

Service Brakes, HydraulicRP03001 · opened Oct 2003, closed Mar 2004

Brake/accelerator pedal application

Ms. Rodman reported that after her vehicle was inspected for the recall, her mother experienced a sudden acceleration and crashed the sable into a light pole.previously NHTSA had conducted an investigation for this issue (pe02-035) that resulted in the recall (02v-266) of 369,000 my 2000-2002 Taurus and sable vehicles

Exterior LightingRQ03008 · opened Oct 2003, closed Mar 2004Led to recall 04V106000

Brake light switch failure

Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 Taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified co

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Selling a 2002 Taurus: questions

How much is a 2002 Ford Taurus worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2002 Taurus that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2002 Tauruss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2002 Taurus with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Ford Taurus; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2002 Taurus?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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