1998 Ford SHO (taurus) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SHO (taurus) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford SHO (taurus). That ranks 2nd out of 3 SHO (taurus) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford SHO (taurus) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford SHO (taurus) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford SHO (taurus).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I put over $800 in to my car on the alignment, tires, oil, and ball joints. It jumps gears, when stopping it shakes really bad, i have had to change the battery several times, now they tell me there is a busted bolt on the frame...... The auto shop did not tell me about the bolt until i paid $600+…
I own a ford taurus sw, the seat belts in the back are unable to work. They will not unlock so they cannot be used. The only belt available is the middle lap belt. I tried all the manual has to offer. *tr
When sitting at an intersection waiting for the traffic lights to change, the transmission fails to stay completely engaged. When pressing the accelerator the rpm goes way up and very little move of the vehicle. This has happened to me several times while sitting in rush hour traffic leaving me…
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Other Ford SHO (taurus) years
← 1996 SHO (taurus) · 1999 SHO (taurus) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 SHO (taurus) | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 SHO (taurus) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford SHO (taurus)?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford SHO (taurus)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford SHO (taurus) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SHO (taurus) model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.