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1998 Ford Taurus

1998 Ford Taurus Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,445 - $29,000

Original MSRP:
$17,055 - $26,265

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
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1998 Ford Taurus Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V250
Number of Units Affected 29,000
Summary The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. Also, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced. Owner notification began Oct. 19, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Dates of Manufacture July - August 1999
Manufacturer Recall Number 99S26

1998 Ford Taurus Models & Prices

1998 Ford Taurus LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn LX $18,445 $17,055 $278 / Month*
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1998 Ford Taurus SE Comfort
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE Comfort $19,525 $17,833 $291 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE Comfort $21,285 $19,399 $316 / Month*
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1998 Ford Taurus SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $19,525 $17,833 $291 / Month*
4dr Wgn SE $21,285 $19,399 $316 / Month*
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1998 Ford Taurus SHO
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SHO $29,000 $26,265 $428 / Month*
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1998 Ford Taurus Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
City 17/hwy 25 (3.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)       •
City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L DOHC engine/4-speed auto trans)   • •  
City 18/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)     •  
City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L DOHC engine/4-speed auto trans) • • •  
City 19/hwy 25 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans w/gas/methanol mix) • • •  
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans w/gas/ethanol mix) • • •  
City 19/hwy 28 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) •   •  
EXTERIOR Features
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent • • •  
Aerodynamic autobahn 2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent       •
Aerodynamic luggage rack w/adjustable crossbar & tie-downs   • •  
Black rocker panel moldings •      
Body-color body-side protection moldings • • • •
Body-color decklid applique       •
Body-color fascia • • • •
Body-color flush-mounted door handles • • • •
Body-color rocker panel moldings   •   •
Clearcoat paint • • • •
Color-keyed roof moldings • • • •
Complete solar-tinted glass • • • •
Decklid spoiler       •
Dual electric remote body-color heated mirrors       •
Dual electric remote body-color mirrors   • •  
Dual electric remote mirrors •      
Flip-up glass backlight w/gas cylinders   • •  
Flush moldings-inc: black side windows/windshield/backlight • • • •
Flush moldings-inc: black windshield/backlight, bright side windows   • •  
Front/rear body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers • • •  
Front/rear body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers w/rear step pad   • •  
Front/rear splash shields-inc: fender/quarter protection • • • •
Front/rear unique aerodynamic body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers       •
Full perimeter dual seals w/third seal on door frame • • • •
Gas hood assists • • • •
Monochromatic taillamps • • • •
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps •   •  
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off delay   •   •
Pwr moonroof       •
Rear window wiper/washer   • •  
Red decklid applique • • •  
Rocker panel moldings     •  
INTERIOR Features
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
"Securilock" passive anti-theft system (coded key)   •   •
12-volt pwr point •      
120 MPH elect speedometer • • •  
13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest • • • •
150 MPH elect speedometer       •
60/40 split fold-down rear seat   • • •
Air conditioning w/electronic temperature control   •   •
Air filtration system   • • •
Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition • • • •
Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front armrest, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, center seating console, (6) passenger seating •   •  
Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front/rear armrests, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, floor console, (5) passenger seating   •    
Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors • • •  
Color-keyed 4-spoke soft feel steering wheel w/center horn engagement •   •  
Column shifter w/soft feel handle •   •  
Courtesy dome light switches located on all doors • • • •
Cupholders, coin holder, cassette stowage integral w/center console • • • •
Day/night rearview mirror • • • •
Decklid provisions for tie down in latch • • • •
Delayed off dome lamp w/on/off/auto switch • • • •
Driver-side pwr lumbar adjustment   •   •
Dual illuminated visor mirrors       •
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio •      
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (6) speakers   • •  
Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature • • • •
Fixed rear seatback •      
Fixed whip antenna •   •  
Front/rear floor mats w/SHO embrodiery       •
Front/rear retractable grab handles w/integral rear coat hooks   •   •
Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer • • • •
Illuminated front/rear ashtray • • • •
Illuminated headlamp switch • • • •
Illuminated passenger-side visor mirror   •    
Integrated control panel-inc: radio, climate/rear defroster/clock controls • • • •
Leather sport bucket seats-inc: front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, floor console, (5) passenger seating       •
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/center horn engagement   •   •
Liftgate-activated cargo courtesy light w/on/off/auto settings   • •  
Light group-inc: dual beam map lights, instrument panel courtesy lights   •   •
Load floor tie downs   • •  
Locking illuminated glove box •   •  
Locking illuminated glove box w/dampened door   •   •
Low fuel warning light       •
Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment-inc: mini-spare tire • • • •
Luggage compartment courtesy lights • • • •
MACH audio system       •
Manual air conditioning •   •  
Positive shut-off climate control registers on instrument panel • • • •
Pwr 6-way driver seat   •   •
Pwr antenna   • • •
Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, central locking   • • •
Pwr side windows-inc: illum controls, lock-out switch,driver-side express down • • • •
Rear seat air conditioning outlets   •   •
Rear seat floor heat ducts • • • •
Rear window defroster • • • •
Remote decklid release • • • •
Remote entry keypad w/perimeter anti-theft   •   •
Remote hood release • • • •
Remote keyless entry   • • •
Side window demisters • • • •
Soft feel floor shifter   •   •
Speed control   • • •
Tilt steering column • • • •
Trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer       •
Under-floor storage compartment   • •  
Warning lights-inc: air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
130-amp alternator • • • •
15" x 6.0" 12-spoke bright cast aluminum wheels   •    
16 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap • • • •
16" x 6.5" 5-spoke chrome cast aluminum wheels       •
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 engine   •    
3.0L SEFI V6 engine •   •  
3.4L DOHC SEFI 32-valve V8 engine       •
3.77 axle ratio • • • •
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • • •
4-wheel anti-lock braking system       •
58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery • • •  
72 amp/hr low-maintenance battery       •
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler • • • •
Battery saver turns off interior lights after 30 minutes • • • •
Deluxe wheel covers •   •  
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) • • • •
Foot operated parking brake • • • •
Front wheel drive • • • •
Front/rear stabilizer bar • • • •
Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact • • • •
Independent MacPherson front suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts • • • •
Independent quadralink rear suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts • • • •
Independent short/long arm type rear suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers/progressive-rate springs   • •  
Mini spare tire • • • •
P205/65R15 all-season SBR BSW tires • • •  
P225/55ZR16 all-season low-profile sport handling SBR BSW tires       •
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes   • • •
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes • • •  
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist • • •  
Pwr rack & pinion ZF steering w/variable assist       •
Semi-active handling suspension       •
Unique-styled oval dual exhaust       •
SAFETY Features
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Child-safety rear door locks • • • •
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags • • • •
Dual note horn • • • •
Manual front outboard & rear lap/shoulder seat belts, front center lap belt •   •  
Manual front/rear lap/shoulder seat belts   •   •
Manual front/rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts, center lap belts   • •  

1998 Ford Taurus Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
12-SPOKE CHROME CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS   •    
12-SPOKE CHROME CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: 60S Sport Group)     •  
5-SPOKE BRIGHT CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS •   •  
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT     •  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM   • •  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes • • •  
DUAL PWR SEATS *Delayed Availability*   •    
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: (6) speakers •      
FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS • • •  
HEATED MIRRORS   • •  
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (REQ: J_ Cloth Seats)     •  
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (REQ: L_ Cloth Seats)   •    
LIGHT GROUP -inc: dual courtesy lights under instrument panel, dual beam map lights     •  
MACH AUDIO SYSTEM   • •  
MACH AUDIO SYSTEM -inc: pwr antenna     •  
NO CHARGE SE SPORT GROUP (REQ: ATLA, CHIC, ORLA, CA Region) *DISCOUNT*     •  
PWR DOOR LOCKS •      
PWR MOONROOF -inc: unique map lamps in overhead console   •    
PWR MOONROOF -inc: unique map lamps in overhead console (REQ: 943 Light Group)     •  
REAR FACING VINYL THIRD SEAT   • •  
REGIONAL PKG CODE (REQ: ATLA, CHIC, ORLA, CA Region)     •  
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: (6)-disc changer mounted in trunk   • •  
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER -inc: (6)-disc changer mounted on RH quarter trim panel   • •  
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: (2) remotes •      
SPORT GROUP -inc: 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve engine, rear spoiler, chrome wheel covers, 5-passenger seating, floor console, floor shifter     •  
WAGON GROUP -inc: cargo area cover, cargo net   • •  
EMISSIONS Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • •
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • •
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *For units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • •
ENGINE Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE     •  
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE (REQ: 902 Pwr Door Locks) •      
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE (STD)   •    
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 ENGINE (w/V_ 5-Passenger Cloth Seats REQ: 60S Sport Group)     •  
3.0L SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD) •   •  
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL ETHANOL ENGINE •      
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL ETHANOL ENGINE (N/A w/186 5-Passenger Seating or V_ 5-Passenger Cloth Seats)     •  
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL ETHANOL ENGINE (REQ: 184 6-Passenger Seating)   •    
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL METHANOL ENGINE •      
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL METHANOL ENGINE (N/A w/186 5-Passenger Seating or V_ 5-Passenger Cloth Seats)     •  
3.0L SEFI V6 FLEXIBLE FUEL METHANOL ENGINE (REQ: 184 6-Passenger Seating)   •    
3.4L DOHC SEFI 32-VALVE V8 ENGINE (STD)       •
991 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VALUE SAVINGS (REQ: 991 Engine) *CREDIT* • • •  
992 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VALUE SAVINGS (REQ: 992 Engine) *CREDIT* • • •  
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE (LPO)   • •  
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) • • • •
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET (LPO)       •
HEAVY DUTY LOAD CARRYING SUSPENSION -inc: higher rated rear springs, retuned shock absorbers & rear stabilizer bar (LPO)   • •  
PRICED DORA • • • •
MODEL OPTION Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
NO CHARGE SE SPORT GROUP (REQ: ATLA, CHIC, ORLA, CA Region) *DISCOUNT*   •    
REGIONAL PKG CODE (REQ: ATLA, CHIC, ORLA, CA Region)   •    
SE COMFORT & SPORT GROUP -inc: SE Comfort equipment *Contents listed in STDs*, rear spoiler, 12-spoke chrome cast aluminum wheels   •    
SE COMFORT GROUP -inc: *Contents listed in STDs*   •    
SE OPTION GROUP CODE     •  
NOTE Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
** ALL PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 ** • • • •
PAINT Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
SOLID CLEARCOAT PAINT (STD) • • • •
REGION Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
ATLANTA, CHICAGO, ORLANDO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGION   • •  
NATIONAL REGION   • •  
SEAT TYPE Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
5-PASSENGER CLOTH BUCKET SEATS -inc: floor console, floor shifter *Deletes STD center seating console & column shifter*     •  
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) • • •  
LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS   •    
LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 21A Pwr Seat)     •  
LEATHER FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS (STD)       •
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, column shifter (REQ: J_ Cloth Seats) *Deletes STD center seating console*     •  
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, column shifter *Deletes STD center seating console* •      
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, floor shifter (N/A w/J_ Cloth Seats) (w/M_ Leather Seats REQ: 60S Sport Group) *Deletes STD center seating console & column shifter*     •  
5-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: floor console, floor shifter (STD)   •   •
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: center seating console, column shifter (STD) •   •  
6-PASSENGER SEATING -inc: center seating console, column shifter *Deletes STD floor console & floor shifter*   •    
SPARE TIRE Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD)   • •  
TIRES Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
P205/65R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) • • •  
P225/55ZR16 SPORT SBR BSW TIRES (STD)       •
TRANSMISSION Options
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • • •

1998 Ford Taurus Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.00 10.8 x 1.00 10.8 x 1.00 11.57 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.55 10.1 x 0.55
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) N/A 38.3 38.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) N/A 81.3 81.3 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) N/A 38.4 38.4 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) N/A N/A
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.8 15.8 15.8 15.8
Engine
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Displacement 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.0L/181 3.4L/207
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5250 200 @ 5750 145 @ 5250 235 @ 6100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3250 200 @ 4500 170 @ 3250 230 @ 4800
Exterior Dimensions
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Height, Overall (in) 55.1 55.1 57.6 55.8
Length, Overall (in) 197.5 197.5 199.6 198.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.5
Wheelbase (in) 108.5 108.5 108.5 108.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Fuel Tank
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0
Steering
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.66
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.0 38.0 38.0 42.4
Suspension
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Suspension Type - Front Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink Quadralink Independent SLA Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Front Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P225/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P205/65R15 P225/55ZR16
Transmission
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.3 39.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.4 57.4 57.4 57.4
Passenger Capacity 5 5 6 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 101.0 101.0 104.1 101.5
Second Head Room (in) 36.2 36.2 38.9 36.2
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.5 38.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6 56.6 56.6 56.6
Weight Information
LX SE Comfort SE SHO
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3294 3329 3457 3518

1998 Ford Taurus Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
Manual front outboard & rear lap/shoulder seat belts, front center lap belt
Child-safety rear door locks
Dual note horn
Manual front/rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts, center lap belts
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Manual front/rear lap/shoulder seat belts
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.