1998 Ford Taurus LX

VIN 1FAFP5224WG255001

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1998 Ford Taurus LX

VIN 1FAFP5224WG255001

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NHTSA build data for 1FAFP5224WG255001

Trim

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

145

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

1998

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

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

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Ford Taurus has 4 recall campaigns as of August 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

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Model-level data for the 1998 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2019	136	$14,230	100%	97,017 mi
2018	261	$13,982	98%	97,241 mi
2017	193	$12,491	88%	104,544 mi
2016	253	$10,485	74%	111,174 mi
2015	322	$9,272	65%	117,974 mi
2014	236	$8,772	62%	123,892 mi
2013	267	$7,888	55%	131,382 mi
2012	77	$7,500	53%	128,140 mi