1998 Ford Taurus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,150 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Brakes: front brake rotors continue to warp in short amount of time. Since purchasing vehicle on 26 feb 99, with 14622 miles on it, I have had to replace the front brake disc rotors 3 times and also haved them turned (cut) 3 times. This time (august 03) I have had them done by a mechanic. At least 40% of the mileage that I have placed on the vehicle has been highway mileage. Other: vehicle day time running lights control module is faulty. This happened aprox. 2 years ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070660, filed 2004-01, 79,150 miles“While installing a child safety seat, the locking clip pierced the seat belt. I don't think that a lap belt only should require a locking clip to secure a child safety seat anyway, but since this one did, I really think that there is a problem with the belt since it allowed a locking clip to pierce it during installation.”
NHTSA complaint #714580, filed 1999-11“Engine check light has come on everytime I start my care since I purchased it. Notified dealership but because the light would go out they overlooked it.”
NHTSA complaint #721461, filed 2000-04“Engine light will come on, and speedometer and odometer fail to function while vehicle is in operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not reproduce problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #891978, filed 2001-07“Transmission was not shifting smoothly, engine check light came on, Ford dealership determined it was low transmission pressure error code. They removed the transmission, found it had failed and replaced it. The extended warranty covered most, not all, of the cost, but a transmission should not shell out after only 49,000 miles on a well-maintained car. I don't think the Ford engineers have a good matchup of computer and transmission here, it seems to search for gears too often and hesitate during downshifts. …”
NHTSA complaint #762925, filed 2002-06Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 9 | 20% |
| 2016 | 16 | 18% |
| 2015 | 42 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 9% |
| 2013 | 41 | 7% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 15 | 8% |
| 2010 | 15 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 18 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 24 | 3% |
| 1996 | 27 | 3% |
| 1995 | 35 | 3% |
| 1994 | 30 | 3% |
| 1993 | 40 | 3% |
| 1992 | 22 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 1% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 6 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 8 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 2% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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