1998 Ford Taurus problems by component
545 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford Taurus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 111 | 20% | 90,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 74 | 14% | 65,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 69 | 13% | 102,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 62 | 11% | 95,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 59 | 11% | 83,501 mi |
| Steering → | 40 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags → | 39 | 7% | — |
| Electrical System → | 34 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 28 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 22 | 4% | 97,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.