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2002 Ford Taurus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,469
Latest campaign: Apr 1, 2016

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Apr 1, 2016	16E026000 02V266000
Exterior lighting	1	Mar 2, 2004	04V106000
Visibility	1	Mar 10, 2003	03V087000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 1, 2016Latest campaign


Apr 1, 201616E026000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16E026000 What's wrong Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc. Risk A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616. Campaign NHTSA 16E026000 · Apr 1, 2016
Mar 2, 200404V106000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V106000 What's wrong 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 REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. Remedy DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Campaign NHTSA 04V106000 · Mar 2, 2004
Mar 10, 200303V087000	Visibility: windshield POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V087000 What's wrong 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. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD/MERCURY AT 1-800-392-3673. Campaign NHTSA 03V087000 · Mar 10, 2003
Oct 2, 200202V266000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages THIS COULD RESULT IN A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN "UNINTENDED VEHICLE SPEED INCREASE" OR A PERCEIVED "UNABLE TO STOP" CONDITION. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V266000 What's wrong 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. Remedy OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE SPACING IS FOUND TO BE LESS THAN 50 MM, THE DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PEDALS TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM TO GREATER THAN 50 MM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. Campaign NHTSA 02V266000 · Oct 2, 2002

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,469

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1,469Complaints filed

77Involving a crash

15Involving a fire

47Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	972	66	8	1	3
Visibility	101	7	1	2	0
Vehicle speed control	79	5	16	1	6
Structure	57	4	3	0	3
Engine and engine cooling	55	4	4	2	2
Air bags	51	3	43	1	31
Power train	49	3	3	0	2
Service brakes	49	3	8	0	3
Electrical system	44	3	0	4	0
Tires	41	3	0	0	2
Hydraulic	35	2	6	0	2
Equipment	30	2	2	0	2
Exterior lighting	24	2	1	1	2
Fuel system	21	1	1	2	1
Gasoline	20	1	1	2	1

17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Cylinder two misfire. Replaced coil pack, wires and all spark plugs. Problem reoccurring.”
Filed 05/10/2026 · ODI 11736873
Power train
“Backing out of parking space resulting to damage to both vehicles . Brake\gas pedals. Position of driver ( body turned) relative to pedals while backing car can allow drivers foot to be in contact with both pedals.”
Filed 12/10/2025 · ODI 11704207
Suspension
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the brake light started to flash while driving however, there was no brake malfunction. The vehicle was taken to auburn automotive (500 s.”
Filed 12/11/2020 · ODI 11383037

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2002 Ford Taurus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Taurus. The most recent, 16E026000 (reported April 1, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2002 Ford Taurus recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Ford Taurus?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 972 complaints out of 1,469 filed with NHTSA (66%). Across all complaints, owners reported 77 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Ford Taurus?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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