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Ford Taurus

2002–2006 only

2,964 classified complaints

2002–2006 Ford Taurus models have 2,964 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Taurus report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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1997–2001

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2019

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2002–2006 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 1,047 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Coil and leaf springs · Suspension 580 complaints

Median onset: 98,750 miles.

More common in older model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 215 complaints

Median onset: 93,942 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 181 complaints

Median onset: 92,730 miles. 2.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 126 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 108 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 98 complaints

Median onset: 103,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 85 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 45.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2006 model years. See the full Ford Taurus report for every year and full specs/safety data.