Vital Statistics: 1998 Ford Taurus
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 1998 Taurus is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,445 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The Taurus's generous 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine has been measured to get 18 - 19 miles/gallon city driving with a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Taurus retails for $18,445 USD with a invoice price of $17,055 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Taurus comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Taurus Dimensions
The 1998 Taurus has standard length of 197.50 inches and a width of 73.00 inches. The Taurus rides 55.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Taurus a radius of 38.00 inches. It uses 205/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 108.50 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Tachometer. Leading optional equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Cassette Player, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic, Deep Navy Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Denim Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Metallic, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Vibrant White Clearcoat with interior choices of Dark Denim Blue Cloth, Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth. The Taurus seats 6 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Ford Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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