1998 Ford Taurus exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway, the third brake light lens located on the hatch of the vehicle, separated and fell into oncoming traffic without warning. No injuries were sustained, and the police were not alerted. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted.”
filed Oct 18, 2006
“Both headlight lenses are clouded, discolored and have moisture on the inside. The headlight system is supposed to be a sealed unit. The consumer indicated that this problem causes poor visibility while driving at night.*ak *sb”
filed May 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 4 | 9% |
| 2016 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 13 | 6% |
| 2013 Taurus | 9 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Taurus | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.