1998 Ford Taurus SHO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus SHO years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO. That ranks 4th out of 5 Taurus SHO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 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 and Engine Cooling | 5 | 50% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 40% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Taurus SHO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus sho. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and trying to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate. The overdrive button had constantly been going on and off. The vehicle had not been inspected nor had the vehicle been repaired. The…
I own a 1998 ford taurus station wagon. The rear seat belts lap and both shoulders have gotten jammed in the side compartments twice and were unusable. I had it reapaired once at no cost at a local repair shop. Both rear door panels are coming apart also. This is not normal wear and tear. I take…
Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…
My 1998 ford taurus experienced a problem exactly as the recall states for the 1999 ford taurus re: the spring coil breaking and puncturing the tire. This resulted in a flat tire, coil, spring, and mount repair, as well as a tow and rental car. I was fortunate enough to have it happen in my…
No failure, the car is a 1998 ford taurus sho. The owner previous of me spent $13000 replacing the engine due to a camshaft sprocket failure in an interference engine. I would like information as to what the nhtsa is going to do about this. I have many sources from a car club with over 400…
Other Ford Taurus SHO years
← 1997 Taurus SHO · 1999 Taurus SHO →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Taurus SHO | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Taurus SHO | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Taurus SHO | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 Taurus SHO | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus SHO model years, the 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.