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1998 FORD TAURUS Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 1998 FORD TAURUS

4 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10101600 |
THERE WERE PARTICLES COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND ALL OVER THE CAR. THE CONSUMER'S CHILDREN HAVE BECOME SICK AND THE CONSUMER WEARS A MASK. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR WITH NO SOLUTION. *JB
#765327 |
I BOUGHT THE 1998 FORD TAURUS USED BUT IN GOOD SHAPE,AT 70,000 THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED THE DEALER FIXED IT BUT 5 MORE THOUSAND MILES AND IT WOULD HAVE COST OVER 1000.00 DOLLARS.ON JULY 31 2002 THE CAR HAD A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE INCLUDING ALL THE COMPONENTS THAT CONNECT IT TO THE ENGINE.I TAKE VERY GOOD CAR OF MY CARS BECAUSE I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH THE NEAREST CITY OF ANY SIZE 45 MILES AWAY.THE MILES MIGHT SOUND LIKE ALOT BUT THEY ARE ALL EASY HIGHWAY MILES.I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARANTY AND SAID IT WOULD COST OVER 3500.00 TO FIX,I HAD IT WORKED ON IN A SHOP IN RENO NV AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE DAMAGE WAS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THEY WORK ON HUNDREDS OF TRANSMISSIONS ON FORD CAR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT IS...
#735427 |
CAR HAS NO ENGINE BRAKING ON COAST DOWN. IN FACT THROTTLE SEEMS TO OPEN WHEN COASTING DOWN A GRADE. THIS REQUIRES BRAKING TO PREVENT RUNAWAY. BELIEVE THIS HAS RESULTED IN PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR AND WARPED ROTORS. THE LAST CAR I OWNED THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM WAS A 1972 NOVA, WHICH OPENED THE THROTTLE TO PREVENT NO2 EMISSIONS. I THOUGHT WE HAD PROGRESS. FORD NEEDS A BETTER WAY TO CONTROL EMISSIONS. *AK
#859808 |
WHILE DRIVING COULD SMELL FUMES, AND MOLD. ALSO, WHILE STOPPING WOULD HEAR A LOUD SQUEACHING NOISE OR METAL SCRAPING. *AK

Other 1998 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control 86 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 47 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 31 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Interior Lighting 15 complaints Suspensionfront 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 14 complaints Electrical System 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Seat Belts 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 10 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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