1998 Ford TAURUS Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your TAURUS Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1998 TAURUS take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
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Recent 1998 TAURUS Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD TAURUS

    • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
    • Number Affected 16,270

    Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD TAURUS

    • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
    • Number Affected 61,944

    Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1998 FORD TAURUS

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 25 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #98V198000
    • Number Affected 7,000

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.

    Consequence: If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V198000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 FORD TAURUS

    • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 10 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #98V028000
    • Number Affected 571,800

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

    Consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

    Fix: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V028000 »

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