The Taurus SE is equipped with a Ford 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Taurus SE Statistics

The Taurus is 197.60 inches long, 73.00 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,960 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,139. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Wagon.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 Taurus is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.

The Taurus SE received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and 27 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Taurus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SE version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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