Insight Into the Ford Taurus for 2002
Several things can be said about the Ford Taurus series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Ford Taurus Engine Specs
The restyled Taurus SE 2-Valve is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.
The fuel system for the 2002 Taurus is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Taurus SE 2-Valve are 73.00 inches wide by 197.60 inches long. It sits 56.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $21,960, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,139. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the Taurus is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Taurus SE 2-Valve received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and 27 - 28 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2002 model year was telling year for the Ford Taurus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SE 2-Valve version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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