1998 Ford Taurus Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 545 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.
“1. Need complete new transmission, 2nd gear burned up with only normal wear and tear. 2. Doon and door ajar lights won't go off, interior panal lights won't come on and I get shocked every time I close the door after exiting. 3. Gear shift column broke while car was in park shifting to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #720438, filed 2000-03“While driving 2 MPH, the rear left door open on it's own. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The cause has not been determined at this time. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10111742, filed 2005-02“Trunk lid will not stay up when opened. Dealer notified,and informedconsumer that the weight of the spoiler was the cause and nothing else was mention to correct the problem... Consumer had the trunk lid hit her in back of head on four occasions. Can NHTSA help in this mater or provide additional information .”
NHTSA complaint #842379, filed 1999-07“While driving at 40 MPH stopped for sign, and while crossing over, going west, the hood bent, windshield broke and front left wheel broke from the frame ,and the consumer hit the steering wheel hard, and the air bags didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #852633, filed 1999-11“Front passenger side door will close. Consumer has to push down lock and close door so it will stay shut. If doesn't push down lock door will not shut. Have to contact dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8001502, filed 2002-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 0% |
| 1992 | 3 | 0% |
| 1991 | 7 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Taurus
111 complaintsBrakes
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsInterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus
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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