1998 Ford Taurus Sho Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Ford Taurus Sho. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford taurus sho. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and trying to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate. The overdrive button had constantly been going on and off. The vehicle had not been inspected nor had the vehicle been repaired. The…”
“Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…”
“Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…”
“Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…”
“Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…”
“Brake line corrosion and separation causing failure of the brakes. Resulting in also front sway and link bar damage. No brakes. Front sway bars break when vehicle is turned a certain degree. Front middle of hood on all taurus seem to lose the paint do to rock or debris being able to bounce on the…”
“My 1998 ford taurus experienced a problem exactly as the recall states for the 1999 ford taurus re: the spring coil breaking and puncturing the tire. This resulted in a flat tire, coil, spring, and mount repair, as well as a tow and rental car. I was fortunate enough to have it happen in my…”
“Possible cam failure resulting in total engine lost if not for all four camshafts welded this day for the cost of $600. *la”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Taurus Sho as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.