1998 FORD TAURUS Power Train Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1998 FORD TAURUS
5 power train 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
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL QUICKLY AND SHIFT INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000.
#763794
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WHILE PRESSING THE CRUISE-CONTROL "ON" BUTTON, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY LOST FORWARD DRIVE POWER AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO REGISTERED "ZERO MPH" EVENTHOUGH I WAS PROCEEDING WITH FORWARD MOTION. AFTER I SAFELY GUIDED THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC FLOW I TRIED TO RE-ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION BUT COULD NOT. I PRESSED THE CRUISE CONTROL "OFF" BUTTON AND THEN TRIED TO REENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AT WHICH TIME IT DID ENGAGE. THE TRANSMISSION AT THAT POINT ENGAGED BUT DID NOT PERFORM IN A NORMAL OR SAFE PATTERN! IF THIS SITUATION OCCURED IN A MORE DYNAMIC TRAFFIC AREA I AM AFRAID OF WHAT THE POSSIBILITY FOR AN ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A (VSS) VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. DUE TO THE LOW MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS CONDITION. WHEN IT OCCURS, DRIVEABILITY IS SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED!...
#891978
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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.*AK
#889991
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SPEEDOMETER WOULD AGITATE WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CORRECT SPEED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
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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
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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
Structurebody
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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