2002 Ford Taurus

2002 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,035 - $23,300

Original MSRP:
$17,697 - $21,345

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2002 Ford Taurus Review
"Ford's best-selling car. Sedans come in LX, SE, SES, and SEL trim, the wagon in SE form. Taurus seats six with available front bench seat, five with front buckets. A 2-passenger rear-facing 3rd-row seat is a wagon option. Base ohv V6 has 155 hp. Standard on SEL and optional for SES and the SE wagon is a 200-hp dohc V6. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission. Traction control and head and torso front side airbags are optional. ABS is standard on SES and SEL, optional on others. Adjustable pedals are available on all but LX. Taurus shares its basic design with Mercury Sable."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2002 Ford Taurus LX Standard, SE Deluxe, SE Premium, SE Standard, SEL Deluxe, SEL Premium, SES Deluxe, SES Standard N/A

2002 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

2002 Ford Taurus LX Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX Standard $19,035 $17,697 $289 / Month*
4dr Sdn LX Standard FFV $19,035 $17,697 $289 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SE Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE Standard $19,845 $18,235 $297 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE Standard FFV $19,845 $18,235 $297 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Standard $21,190 $19,446 $317 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Standard FFV $21,190 $19,446 $317 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SES Standard
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES Standard $20,860 $19,149 $312 / Month*
4dr Sdn SES Standard FFV $20,860 $19,149 $312 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SE Deluxe
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn SE Deluxe $21,810 $20,004 $326 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Deluxe FFV $21,810 $20,004 $326 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SES Deluxe $21,960 $20,139 $328 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SE Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Wgn SE Premium $22,500 $20,625 $336 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SEL Deluxe
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL Deluxe $22,730 $20,832 $340 / Month*
4dr Wgn SEL Deluxe $22,980 $21,057 $343 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SEL Premium $23,300 $21,345 $348 / Month*

2002 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
City -TBD-/hwy -TBD- (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans)        
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)              
City 20/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)          
City 20/hwy 27 (3.0L Duratec engine/4-speed auto trans)          
City 20/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)          
EXTERIOR Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Automatic halogen headlamps            
Black pwr mirrors              
Black rocker panel moldings
Clearcoat paint
Color-keyed body-side protection moldings  
Color-keyed fascia
Color-keyed flush-mounted door handles
Color-keyed pwr mirrors  
Flip-up tailgate glass w/gas cylinders assists        
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers    
Front/rear color-keyed 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers w/rear step pad        
Keypad entry system            
Luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar, tie-downs        
Rear spoiler              
Rear window wiper/washer        
Security approach perimeter lighting  
Solar-tinted windows
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
60/40 split fold-down 2nd-row seat        
60/40 split fold-down rear seat        
Air conditioning    
Air conditioning w/electronic automatic temperature control            
Ashtray/luggage compartment courtesy lights    
Cargo cover        
Cargo net      
Center console w/cupholders, cassette storage
Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition
Chrome finish door handles
Cloth seating surfaces
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors        
Color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest
Day/night rearview mirror
Delay-off dome lamp
Digital clock w/dimming feature
Dual auxiliary pwr points
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/secondary visor        
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/(4) speakers              
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, (4) speakers              
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, 6-disc CD changer, (4) speakers            
ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player, (4) speakers      
Fixed rear seatback            
Fixed whip antenna    
Front ashtray
Front bench seat w/dual recliners, flip/fold center console, armrest, map pockets, 2-way head restraints    
Front reclining bucket seats w/center armrest, storage console, map pockets, 2-way head restraints          
Front/rear floor mats
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer, 110 MPH electronic speedometer
Integrated control panel w/radio/climate/clock controls
Leather-wrapped steering wheel          
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/automatic settings        
Light group-inc: map, dual-beam reading & dome
Load floor tie downs        
Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment
Perimeter anti-theft system            
Pwr 6-way driver seat w/lumbar    
Pwr adjustable pedals            
Pwr door locks
Pwr mast antenna        
Pwr windows w/lock out switch, driver-side express down
Rear floor heat ducts
Rear window defroster
Remote decklid release
Remote keyless entry  
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (coded key)
Speed control  
Tilt steering column
Trunk grocery bag hooks    
Under-floor/right-rear quarter storage compartment        
Warning lights-inc: airbags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder, low fuel
MECHANICAL Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
130-amp alternator
16" 5-spoke machined aluminum wheels            
16" 5-spoke painted aluminum wheels      
16" steel wheels              
18.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 Duratec engine        
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan engine      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-valve V6 Vulcan flexible fuel engine        
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock braking system        
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery w/battery saver
Engine block heater *Std & only available on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
Front stabilizer bar    
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bar          
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact
Gas hood assists
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Independent quadralink rear suspension w/struts    
Independent short/long arm rear suspension-inc: gas shocks, progressive-rate springs          
Locking wheel covers              
Mini spare wheel/tire
P215/60R16 all-season SBR tires
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes        
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes    
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist
Traction control              
Transmission oil cooler
SAFETY Features
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
4-wheel anti-lock braking system          
Child-safety rear door locks
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags              
Emergency inside trunk release    
Outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Safety belt pretensioners

2002 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
60/40 SPLIT-FOLD REAR SEAT              
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM        
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: 5-passenger seating, rear spoiler *NET*            
AUDIO GROUP -inc: ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/ cassette, 6-disc CD changer, 80-watt MACH amp, 6-speakers *NET*            
DURATEC PKG -inc: Duratec engine, 6-disc CD changer, MACH premium sound system, 5-passenger seating *NET*              
ETR AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: (4) speakers              
LUXURY & CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, heated exterior mirrors *NET*        
MACH PREMIUM SOUND DISCOUNT (REQ: 916 Mach Sound System) (REQ: Northern or Southern Region) *DISCOUNT*              
MACH PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM            
MOONROOF DELETE (REQ: Northern or NE, CA, HI Region)            
MOONROOF DELETE (REQ: Northern Region)            
PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS      
PWR MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: 13B Moonroof) (REQ: Northern or NE, CA, HI Region) *DISCOUNT*            
PWR MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: 13B Moonroof) (REQ: Northern Region or 90T SES Sport Pkg w/Southern or NE, CA, HI Region) *DISCOUNT*              
PWR MOONROOF DISCOUNT (REQ: 13B Moonroof) (REQ: Northern Region) *DISCOUNT*              
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF        
REAR SPOILER (REQ: 186 5-Passenger Seating)            
SAFETY PKG -inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, traction control (REQ: 552 Anti-Lock Braking System) *NET*              
SAFETY PKG -inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, traction control *NET*      
SE VALUE PKG -inc: pwr driver seat, ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player *NET*              
SES SPORT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum sport wheels, 2-tone cloth sport bucket seats, pewter brush finish on center stack & floor console (N/A w/J_ Leather Seats) *Affects Color Availability* *Available 4/2/02* *NET*              
SES SPORT PKG -inc: 5-spoke aluminum sport wheels, sport badging on fender & floor mats, 2-tone cloth sport bucket seats, pewter brush finish on center stack & floor console (N/A w/J_ Leather Seats) *Affects Color Availability* *NET*              
SPEED CONTROL W/AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER              
WOOD PKG -inc: real wood steering wheel, faux wood finish on instrument panel/floor console surrond/floor shifter knob (REQ: 186 5-Passenger Seating) *NET*              
WOOD PKG -inc: real wood steering wheel, faux wood finish on instrument panel/floor console surrond/floor shifter knob *NET*              
EMISSIONS Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emissions States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-NORTHEAST STATES/NON-CROSS BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (REQ: 53D Duratec Pkg)              
3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)        
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN ENGINE (STD)      
3.0L SOHC SMPI 12-VALVE V6 VULCAN FLEXIBLE FUEL ENGINE (STD)        
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
PRICED DORA
PAINT Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD)
REGION Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
NORTHEAST, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII REGION
NORTHERN STATES REGION
SOUTHERN STATES REGION
SEAT TYPE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (STD)
LEATHER SEATING DISCOUNT (REQ: J_ Leather Seating) (REQ: Southern or NE, CA, HI Region) *DISCOUNT*        
LEATHER SEATING DISCOUNT (REQ: J_ Leather Seating) *DISCOUNT*              
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES          
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: pwr passenger seat              
TWO-TONE CLOTH SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 90T SES SPORT PKG)            
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift (REQ: 53D Duratec Pkg)              
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift (REQ: 90A Appearance Pkg)            
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: front bucket seats, floor console/floor shift (STD)          
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center seating console/column shifter (REQ: K_ Cloth Seating) *CREDIT*              
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: flip-fold center seating console/column shifter (STD)    
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
DELUXE ORDER CODE            
DELUXE ORDER CODE *Contents listed in STD equipment*            
PREMIUM ORDER CODE              
PREMIUM ORDER CODE *Contents listed in STD equipment*              
STANDARD ORDER CODE          
TIRES Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
P215/60R16 ALL-SEASON SBR TIRES (STD)
TRANSMISSION Options
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

2002 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0 10.9 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x .55 10.1 x .55
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) N/A 38.3 N/A 38.3 N/A 38.3 38.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) N/A 81.3 N/A 81.3 N/A 81.3 81.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) N/A 38.8 N/A 38.8 N/A 38.8 38.8 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trunk Volume (ft) 17.0 17.0 17.0 N/A 17.0 N/A 17.0 17.0
Engine
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Displacement 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 155 @ 4900 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650 200 @ 5650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 185 @ 3950 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400 200 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Height, Overall (in) 57.8 57.8 57.8 58.0 57.8 58.0 57.8 57.8
Length, Overall (in) 197.6 197.6 197.6 197.7 197.6 197.7 197.6 197.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7 39.7
Suspension
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink Quadralink Quadralink Independent SLA Quadralink Independent SLA Quadralink Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Tension Strut w/Coil Springs w/Tension Strut w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Front Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16 P215/60R16
Transmission
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0 40.0 39.4 40.0 39.4 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3 57.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.7 104.7 104.7 104.0 104.7 104.0 104.7 104.7
Second Head Room (in) 38.1 38.1 38.1 38.9 38.1 38.9 38.1 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.5 38.9 38.5 38.9 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
LX Standard SE Standard SES Standard SE Deluxe SES Deluxe SE Premium SEL Deluxe SEL Premium
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3326 3355 3392 3519 3392 3519 3408 3408

2002 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger Second Generation dual stage airbags
Outboard lap/shoulder safety belts w/adjustable D-rings
Safety belt pretensioners
Child-seat tether anchors w/latch on rear seating position
Child-safety rear door locks
Emergency inside trunk release
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).