It is common to find buyers of the Ford Taurus enthusiastic about their purchase. The Taurus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1998 model is no exception. The Ford Taurus falls into the sedan for the family category. The Taurus inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Ford Taurus Engine Specs

The Taurus SE Comfort is equipped with a Ford 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 1998 Taurus is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

The Taurus uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Taurus SE Comfort are 73.00 inches wide by 197.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $18,445, with an invoice cost of $17,055. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Taurus is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Taurus SE Comfort received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 19 in-city driving and 27 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1998 model year was telling year for the Ford Taurus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SE Comfort version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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