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Used 1998 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

GOOD SOLID CAR

ssmarkk, 03/11/2011
1998 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

I have purchased my car in 2002 with 72,000 miles on it. Now car has 131,000 miles and mechanically sounds perfectly. Had no major problems with the car at all. Since 2002 I had to change battery, the timing belt (at around 110,000 miles which is expected), belt tensioner, braking pads, boots and front rotors, turn signal switch, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, stabilizing link bars, 5 times changed expansion tank for cooling liquid, cabin and turning signal light bulbs, and, of course, tires. As you can see the most of the replacements are related to the routine maintenance. No problems with transmission and engine. This car become our family member.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Jes, 08/06/2010
1998 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I got my Taurus as a first car when I first began to learn to drive. As a new driver, I did not take very good care of my car. It has taken a few beatings and some basic maintenance has been lacking but even in light of that, the car has still run great up until this point. The car now has 201,000 miles on it and the biggest problem it still has ever had is bad wheel bearings. It is an excellent car with very few problems and I have loved driving it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

'98 Taurus SE - White

Roadie, 11/13/2005
1998 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

When I purchased this Taurus (used), I was looking for one that was pretty well equipped and reasonably low miles. I found this Taurus in Sept. 2001 as a "certified" vehicle with 33,000 miles on it and have been very happy with the car. This car has all available options except leather seats. The power moon roof is probably my favorite option, although the 200hp v6 Vortech engine option was a main selling point of the car ... the additional power was a must for me. The car drives and handles nicely and the mileage currently is at 27mpg! I maintain the car regularly at the recommended intervals and have not experienced any of the transmission woes of other owners.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1998 FORD TAURUS

BREA_JO, 04/09/2004
1998 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I LOVE MY TAURUS, I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. IT HAS THE POWER I NEED TO PULL MY JET SKIS AND IS THE SMALLER SEDAN I WANTED. I LIKE THE APPEARANCE AND RELIABILITY OF IT, IT ALSO HAS LARGE TRUNK SPACE AND GREAT LEG ROOM.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Dependable Ride

jiffland, 10/21/2002
1998 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Just purchased the taurus, but compared to other vehicles of it's class it is a very smooth ride, no major problems, but watch the door ajar switch, Ford is aware of the problem. Feels like you are in a more pricey car, nice pickup, no real hesitation, holds the road great.

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