1998 Ford Taurus SE specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn LX
- $18,445
- 4dr Sdn SE
- $19,525
- 4dr Sdn SE Comfort
- $19,525
- 4dr Sdn SE Commercial
- $19,525
- 4dr Wgn SE Commercial
- $21,285
- 4dr Wgn SE
- $21,285
- 4dr Wgn SE Comfort
- $21,285
- 4dr Sdn SHO
- $29,000
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Mocha
Graphite
Ruby Red
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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- hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.8 x 1.00 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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170 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.0L/182
Displacement
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145 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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198 in
Length, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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25 in
Liftover Height
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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55 in
Height, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Front Head Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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36 in
Second Head Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,294 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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125 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,250 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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