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1998 Ford Taurus SHO Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 bumper and hit center. I have seen at least 50 taurus's missing paint in the same area. Service engine soon light remains on after four trips to a certified Ford dealer. Water holding in engine compartment will crack under extreme outdoor temperatures causing the car to overheat.”

NHTSA complaint #10135744, filed 2005-09

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998110%
1995111%
1993321%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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