1998 Ford Taurus LX

VIN 1FAFP52U6WA181553
Typical market price
$4,843
4 comparable listings

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1998 Ford Taurus LX

VIN 1FAFP52U6WA181553

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 2, 2026
Below market
$3,365
Middle of range
$4,843
Above market
$5,582
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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FAFP52U6WA181553
Trim
LX
Engine
Horsepower
145
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Taurus has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    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.
    NHTSA campaign 09E012000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 06E026000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TEXT AND/OR GRAPHICS FOR THE VEHICLE HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR.
    NHTSA campaign 98V028000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

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