1998 Ford Taurus SE

VIN 1FAFP5225WG254987

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Last listed by Washington Auto Sales

5019 S Washington St., Tacoma, WA 98409
Hours: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $400 (−17.4%) over 17 days.

Nov 23, 2021 · $2,300 Dec 10, 2021 · $1,900

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FAFP5225WG254987, spanning 17 days.

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Washington Auto Sales Tacoma, WA 98409 $1,900 113,000 mi 2021-12-10

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$34
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $190 down
Amount financed
$1,710
Total interest
$330

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FAFP5225WG254987
Trim
SE
Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
145
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • 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.

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

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 August 28, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
1998 Ford Taurus SE (this car) 0
2000 Honda Accord $4,999 3

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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 135 $14,000 100% 97,365 mi
2018 270 $13,097 94% 101,036 mi
2017 192 $12,406 89% 104,795 mi
2016 242 $10,284 73% 111,503 mi
2015 311 $9,250 66% 117,108 mi
2014 233 $8,797 63% 123,881 mi
2013 269 $7,755 55% 130,555 mi
2012 79 $7,595 54% 127,747 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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