The service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Taurus — 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Wagon 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SEL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · LX Sedan 4-Door · SES Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 1,759 complaints · 94 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Taurus manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 326
- General Information 1,787
- Accessories & Equipment 594
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 452
- Body & Frame 315
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 116
- Restraints 138
- Drivelines & Axles 25
- Steering 121
- Electrical 847
- Suspension 74
- Engine Mechanical 378
- Transmission 275
- Engine Performance 1,499
- Rear 221
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Taurus
- Visibility — windshield · 03V087000Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit i.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 04V106000Certain 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › pads · 16E026000Bosch 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.
Owners have filed 1,759 complaints and Ford has issued 94 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Taurus. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Taurus manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Taurus?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the SE Wagon 4-Door, SEL Sedan 4-Door, SEL Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, SES Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2002 Taurus problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Taurus, covering visibility, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2002 Taurus wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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