1998 Ford Taurus suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 59 complaints for the 1998 Ford Taurus, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While rear trunk lid was up it became inoperative/ falling down and striking owner. Possible cause defective torsion bar, manufacturer's defect.
While pulling out of the driveway the front coil spring broke without warning. As a result, the front passenger side tire was punctured. There was a cut on the inside of the sidewall. The consumer also had a 2001 ford taurus that was recalled for the problem and a 1993 model that experienced the same.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus
- Cruise control 113 complaints
- Brakes 93 complaints
- Transmission 62 complaints
- Engine 59 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Lighting 29 complaints