2002 Ford Taurus SE

VIN 1FAFP55262A232148 GREAT DEAL · $700 below typical price Niantic, CT
Listed at
$2,800
typical market $3,500 · 5 comps

This 2002 Ford Taurus SE is listed at $2,800 with 88,214 miles in Niantic, CT.

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2002 Ford Taurus SE

VIN 1FAFP55262A232148

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 3, 2026
This vehicle · $2,800
Below market
$2,898
Middle of range
$3,500
Above market
$4,257

This vehicle: $2,800 — below the market range (typical price $3,500)

Asking $2,800 · typical market price $3,500 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.

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— Niantic, CT 6357 $2,800 88,214 mi 2026-10-31 7 h ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FAFP55262A232148
Trim
SE
Engine
Horsepower
155
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2002
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050
Insurance $7,013
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $25,063

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2002 Ford Taurus has 4 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    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…
    NHTSA campaign 16E026000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING.
    NHTSA campaign 04V106000
  • VISIBILITY
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
    NHTSA campaign 03V087000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2002 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2002 Ford Taurus over the last 6 months — the market softened $203 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $4,800
June 2026 $3,998
July 2026 $4,555
August 2026 $3,898
September 2026 $4,995
October 2026 $4,597

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 90 $7,925 100% 132,602 mi
2011 120 $6,993 88% 145,864 mi
2010 86 $6,850 86% 143,777 mi
2009 22 $4,636 58% 147,473 mi
2008 53 $5,688 72% 133,976 mi
2007 29 $4,629 58% 137,093 mi
2006 26 $3,498 44% 142,836 mi
2005 21 $3,500 44% 197,803 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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