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2002 Ford Taurus Review
Soccer mom with sex appeal.
2002 Taurus Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Taurus is more than practical family transportation. It is a genuinely exciting family sedan. It offers little to complain about, combined with many reasons to nod and smile appreciatively. The Taurus offers very good mid-market value with excellent drivetrains, good looks, plenty of creature comforts, and the added bonus of a surprising level of driving pleasure.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Ted West |
| Model Lineup | Sedan: LX ($18,750), SE ($19,560), SES ($20,575), SES Deluxe ($21,675), SEL Deluxe ($22,445), SEL Premium ($23,015) / Wagon: SE ($21,495), SE Deluxe ($22,120), SE Premium ($22,810), SEL Deluxe ($22,695) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.0-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | four-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front dual-stage airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, dual rear child-seat anchors, emergency inside-trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags on SEL Premium |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Chicago; Atlanta |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SEL Premium Sedan ($23,015) |
| Standard Equipment | 3.0-liter 24-valve Duratec V6, ABS, power driver's seat, console with floor shifter, power mirrors, doors and locks, keyless remote, electronic climate control, AM/FM/Cassette stereo with 6-disc CD changer, automatic headlamps, five-spoke machined alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, tilt steering, tinted glass, anti-theft, traction control, adjustable pedals, side-impact air bags |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Power moonroof ($895); power passenger seat ($350); leather seating surfaces (NC); Mach premium audio ($320) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 25205 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5650 |
| Torque | 200 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/28 |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 197.6/73.0/56.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | 61.6/62.1 |
| Turning Radius | 39.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/54.4/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/55.7/38.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 17.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1750 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3333 |
| Stock Tires | P215/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum, with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 |
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