1998 FORD TAURUS Suspension Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1998 FORD TAURUS

6 suspension 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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Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#10464758 |
WHEN I WAS TURNING A CORNER MY CAR STARTED TO SHIMMY LIKE IT HAD A FLAT TIRE I GOT OUT TO CHECK ONLY TO FIND THERE ISNT A FLAT TIRE AND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS GONE BAD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR I JUST REPLACED THE SAME PART ON THE OTHER SIDE A YEAR AGO EVERYTIME THE ALIGNMENT GOES OUT THE RACK AND PINION GOES BAD! *TR
#10393721 |
IN JUNE 2008 I STARTED MY REGULAR YEARLY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF MY 1998 FORD TAURUS WAGON. I HAD MY OIL CHANGE & ROTATED/BALANCED MY TIRES. IN OCTOBER 2008 I HAD TWO TIRES REPLACED (ALL OF MY SERVICE WAS DONE @ A FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY CITY) AND A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION FOR MY VEHICLE INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT MY CAR NEEDED REAR SHOCKS, AS THE OUTER CASING WAS ROTTED! LEFT INNER TIE ROD WAS LOOSE & FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN. I WENT IN ON OCT 23, 2008 AND HAD ALL OF THE WORK DONE!,$417.45 FOR FRONT BRAKES, RESURFACED FRONT ROTORS; REPLACED FRONT INNER TIE ROD. THEN ON 11/10/08 I WENT IN TO HAVE MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THAT IT FAILED, THE ROCKER PANELS WERE ROTTED OUT! I MADE AN APPT FOR 11/19/08 TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO FIX THIS & LEARNED THAT THE...
#10262268 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD TAURUS. WHILE BACKING UP IN THE DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A RUBBING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FOUND A 1999 RECALL FOR THIS COMPONENT ONLINE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
#874229 |
WHEN TURNING A CORNER VEHICLE MADE A SQUEAKING SOUND, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING TO RIGHT.*AK
#849197 |
VEHICLE DRIFTS OFF TO THE RIGHT ,AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES EXCESSIVELY. DEALER SAYS STEERING COLUMN WAS MALFUNCTIONING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
#826608 |
THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND SHIMMIES WHEN DRIVING AT 60 TO 70MPH. DEALER SYAS THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM AND ARE WORKING TO FIX IT. *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 Tires 6 complaints Power Train 5 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
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