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2002 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Issues in the 2002 FORD TAURUS

8 engine and engine coolingcooling systemfan complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Complaints

#10214656 |
BLOWER MOTOR NOT ALWAYS WORKING, HUSBAND TOOK APART AND IT WAS ALL CORRODED IN THERE. HE CLEANED IT UP AND IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. AND FINALLY QUIT WE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. *TR
#10168414 |
A/C HEATER FAN MOTOR FAILED
#10138033 |
MY BLOWER MOTOR FAILED I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I AM UPSET THAT FORD IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBLE FOR THERE PROBLEMS. THE REPAIR COST IS ABOUT $250-300. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS NO DEFROSTER, THIS IS A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IF MY WINDSHIELD SHOW FOG UP I HAVE NO WAY TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD. *NM
#10129518 |
FORD ISSUED A RECALL ON ITS 2002 FORD TAURAUS VEHICLES FOR UPDATING THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS. AFTER THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS WERE UPDATED I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW OXYGEN SENSOR TO KEEP THE LIGHT FROM COMING ON AGAIN. I ASKED IF THIS WAS A PART OF THE RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP STATED NO THAT IS WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT. WELL THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON MY FATHER-IN-LAWS 2002 FORD ESCAPE. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. I ASKED AGAIN IF IT WAS PART OF THE RECALL AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT IT WASNT. I THINK THEY ARE WRONG. WELL ABOUT A MONTH LATER THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS ON AND JUMPING OUT OF GEAR. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT BUT THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF US AT THE TIME. THEN THE BATTERY ON IT DRAINED DOWN SO FAR THAT...
#10124743 |
2002 FORD TAURUS SES BLOWER FAN STOPPED WORKING AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE BLOWER MOTOR SHORTED OUT DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT ALLOWED WATER TO GET INTO THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
#10106965 |
WHEN CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEAT OR AIR DEFOGGER, IT FAILED. CONSUMER SMELLED ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE COOLING FAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
#10091275 |
WE OWN TWO 2002 FORD TAURUS VEHICLES. ONE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND ONE USED. THE FIRST TIME OWNER VEHCILE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT AND FINALLY COMPLETE MALFUNCTION OF THE HEATER/AIRCONDITIONER BLOWER FAN. DEALER ADVISED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED INTO THE AREA WHICH HOUSES THE UNIT AND REPLACED AS UNIT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM HOWEVER WAS NO LONGER UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. DEALER INSTALLED A RAIN SHIELD IN THE FRESH AIR INTAKE AND REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR. TOTAL REPAIR BILL WAS $363.02. WHEN WE QUESTIONED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND PERHAPS SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY WE WERE TOLD NO AND WHEN WE ASKED FOR THE DEALER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT, WE WERE DECLINED. WE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A PREVIOUS 1998 FORD CONTOUR.*AK
#10089934 |
THE COVER WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO GET DOWN INTO THE FAN MOTOR RUSTED OUT. *AK (BLOWER MOTOR) *SC

Other 2002 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 402 complaints Suspensionfront 297 complaints Suspension 155 complaints Suspensionrear 109 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 85 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints Structure 33 complaints Tires 33 complaints Electrical System 32 complaints Visibilitywindshield 31 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 22 complaints Visibility 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Train 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Equipment 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Service Brakes 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Child Seat 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warningswitchsensorfloat 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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