1998 Ford Taurus Specifications

1998 Ford Taurus

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1998 Ford Taurus

Kelley Blue Book Retail $3,025–$4,950  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SHO 4dr Sedan

Engines

235-hp, 3.4-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

3.4 Engine liters  
V-8 Cylinder configuration  
32 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
premium unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Battery run down protection  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
4 speed Automatic transmission  
Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Transmission lock-up torque converter  
Standard Transmission oil cooler  
3.77 Axle ratio  
17 mpg Fuel economy city  
25 mpg Fuel economy highway  
16 gal. Fuel tank capacity
235-hp @ 6,100RPM Engine horsepower  
230 lb.-ft. @ 4,800RPM Engine torque  
3.24" x 3.13" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

207 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
.30 Drag coefficient  
3,326 lbs. Curb weight  
198.4" Exterior length  
73.0" Exterior body width  
55.8" Exterior height  
108.5" Wheelbase  
61.6" Front tread  
61.4" Rear tread  
21.2' Turning radius  
42.2" Front legroom  
38.9" Rear legroom  
39.2" Front headroom  
36.2" Rear headroom  
55.8" Front hiproom  
56.3" Rear hiproom  
57.4" Front shoulder room  
56.6" Rear shoulder room  
101.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
15.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Speed-sensing steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
Standard Chrome wheels  
225/55ZR16.0 Front tires  
225/55ZR16.0 Rear tires  
Standard Performance tires  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Spoiler  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Front mud flaps  
Standard Rear mud flaps  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Automatic temperature control  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Standard Air filter  
Standard Power sunroof  
Standard Glass sunroof  
Standard Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Standard Sunroof sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Remote trunk/hatch/door controls  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Overhead console  
Standard Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Power driver seat  
8 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Leather upholstery  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo tie downs  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Standard CD player  
Standard Multi-disc CD changer  
Standard Premium audio system  
6 Speakers
Standard Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Fully automatic headlights  
Standard Delay-off headlights  
Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard PRND display in dash  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  
Standard Brake fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
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