Ford Taurus Sho 1998
Model Taurus Sho made in 1998 by Ford got 17 consumer complains as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 3.4, 4v engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4, 4V | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 996040 | 05/01/1999 | 606955 | Subject regarding electronic crash sensor (ecs) module location. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 03144 | 07/21/2003 | 10003744 | Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 00E11 | 12/01/2000 | 616814 | Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt | 03/13/2001 | |
| 12784 | 05/01/1999 | 6091729 | Information on removing rear tie down brackets during pdi as required. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 6283 | 05/01/1999 | 607047 | Important information on removing rear tie down brackets during pre-delivery. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 00E11 | 02/01/2001 | 619150 | Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt | 05/16/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 996123 | 05/01/1999 | 606980 | Concerns with buzz or vibration with the gear selector in park. *tt | 09/09/1999 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 12570 | 03/01/1999 | 6091815 | Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 5897 | 03/01/1999 | 605254 | Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 13381 | 10/01/1999 | 6092180 | Subject regarding service tip for sun visor bracket breakage. *tt | 11/27/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 5249 | 12/01/1998 | 615366 | Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 13802 | 01/01/2000 | 612819 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of instrument control panel (icp) illumination. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 12251 | 12/01/1998 | 615508 | Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a momentary high idle in park or neutral. this concern may be an insufficient connection between the harness wires and terminals in the throttle position connector. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 12257 | 12/01/1998 | 615512 | Some vehicles may intermittently exhibit a momentary high idle in park or neutral. there may be an insufficient connection between the harness wires and terminals in the throttle position connector. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 5339 | 12/01/1998 | 615423 | Concerns with a momentary high idle in park or neutral. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 12066 | 11/01/1998 | 613035 | Some vehicles were calibrated with increased air flow at closed throttle to prevent tip-in bumps, a result may be reduced deceleration feel and less engine rpm reduction at closed throttle with the vehicle moving. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 99126 | 06/14/1999 | 606443 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with spark knock; rolling idle; and / or misfire codes stored in memory. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 80000 | 1 | |
| No failure, the car is a 1998 ford taurus sho. the owner previous of me spent $13000 replacing the engine due to a camshaft sprocket failure in an interference engine. i would like information as to what the nhtsa is going to do about this. i have many sources from a car club with over 400 documented camshaft failures in these cars. that is not even close to the number that have actually had this problem. hopefully something can be done soon about this problem instead of people who work everyday and their engine blows up and they have to dish out 15000 dollars which ford denies there is a problem. all you have to do is search the web for ford taurus v8 sho camshaft failures and you will have a very long list.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 6 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 49980 | 1 | 04/26/2003 |
| Possible cam failure resulting in total engine lost if not for all four camshafts welded this day for the cost of $600. *la | |||
| 01/20/2003 | 85757 | 1 | 05/29/2002 |
| Cam sprocket failure on ford taurus v8 sho. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| There were two copies of consumers report (bound in folders). responded to report of defective engine camshafts in 1998 ford taurus sho vehicles. sent a voq to the consumer for future use. *ak *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/28/2000 | |||
| Speedometer shuts down at highway speed. took to dealer and they can't duplicate problem.*ak | |||
| Speedometer shut down at highway speed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 135000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus sho. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and trying to accelerate the vehicle, but not accelerating. the overdrive button has constantly going on and off. the vehicle has not been inspected nor has the vehicle been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 135,000. tb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 6 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 3 | ||
| I own a 1998 ford taurus station wagon. the rear seat belts lap and both shoulders have gotten jammed in the side compartments twice and were unusable. i had it reapaired once at no cost at a local repair shop. both rear door panels are coming apart also. this is not normal wear and tear. i take good care of my vehicles and have never owned a car where door started to separate. i brought the issue up to ford dealership and they said they would repair it for $300.00 and up each seatbelt. i explained it was a saftey issue and they simply said it was no longer under warranty. i have contacted ford directly and received the same response. i happened to come across your website and decided to contact you. i hope you can help me get this repair done. i can not afford another car at this time and i can not transport more then 1 person in the rear seat, only in the middle. thank you. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 6 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 6 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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!!!! amazing that it happens in 1999 makes, but not 1998. i would like to see something done about this matter as i know it has happened to other 1998s. thank you for your time and anticipated cooperation.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 08/28/2005 | 6 | 02/14/2001 | |
| 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.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | GALESBURG | 61401 | LOUIS LAKIS FORD | |
| NC | AHOSKIE | 27910 | CENTRAL FORD, INC. | 252-332-2133 |
| NC | WILMINGTON | FAIRWAY FORD |