1998 Ford Taurus structure problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Ford Taurus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus. The contact stated that he noticed the vinyl on the dashboard was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.”
filed Sep 3, 2013
“Applied brakes while stopped in parking lot,pedal went to floor,all brake fluid now under car. Unable to lift car,no metal existed from floorpan to rocker panel bottom. Brake lines had been affixed to this metal,and now had lost support/mounting place and vibrated and fell apart. The outside of the…”
filed Sep 14, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Taurus | 7 | 16% |
| 2016 Taurus | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 12 | 6% |
| 2010 Taurus | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Taurus | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 Taurus | 15 | 5% |
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.