1998 Ford Taurus SHO Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 40%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO, 40% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 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.
“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 failure and current mileages were approximately 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10379323, filed 2011-01, 135,000 miles“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 2005-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Taurus SHO
5 complaintsSuspension
2 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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