1998 Ford Taurus SHO Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%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 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO, 20% 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.
“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 driveway instead of on the interstate possibly resulting in death of my child and self. It caused and immediate blow out of my front driver side tire. I am very angry that I have been watching for reports on possible investigations on the year and problem and have found none!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10105839, filed 2005-01“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 2005-09Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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