2002 Ford Taurus visibility problems
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2002 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle's windshield was loosening on the upper passenger side. The contact noticed that the windshield was coming out of the molding. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Jul 18, 2019
“Ford is aware that they have a fit problem with the cowl and air cabin filter areas of these cars that cause water to leak onto the floor of the passenger side. This causes carpets to get moldy/smelly. The leak sometimes allows water to short/ruin the blower motor. I believe recall number 03v087000…”
filed Dec 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 03V087000 · Mar 10, 2003
Related service bulletins
Power window concerns - service tip. *tt
05227 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Visibility problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.