Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Ford Taurus has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Ford Taurus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V198000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V028000 FORD/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Ford Taurus has limited data available, with no owner complaints and four recall campaigns, mostly related to exterior lighting. This lack of specific owner feedback results in an inconclusive reliability assessment. Recall issues related to seat belt buckles merit attention, impacting overall safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil and filter regularly
- Inspect and replace brake pads
- Replace timing belt at intervals
- Check and rotate tires
- Replace spark plugs and wires
- Inspect suspension system
- Flush and replace coolant
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat belt buckle issues
- Dim or faulty headlights
- Irregular brake performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.