1998 Ford
Taurus

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS

City 18/hwy 27 (3.0L DOHC engine/4-speed auto trans)

City TBD/hwy TBD (3.0L FFV engine/4-speed auto trans)

EXTERIOR

2-speed windshield wipers w/variable intermittent

Body-color body-side protection moldings

Body-color fascia

Body-color flush-mounted door handles

Body-color rocker panel moldings

Clearcoat paint

Color-keyed roof moldings

Complete solar-tinted glass

Dual electric remote body-color mirrors

Flush moldings-inc: black side windows/windshield/backlight

Front/rear body-color 5 MPH impact absorbing bumpers

Front/rear splash shields-inc: fender/quarter protection

Full perimeter dual seals w/third seal on door frame

Gas hood assists

Monochromatic taillamps

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off delay

Red decklid applique

INTERIOR

"Securilock" passive anti-theft system (coded key)

120 MPH elect speedometer

13.5 ounce color-keyed carpet w/integral driver foot rest

60/40 split fold-down rear seat

Air conditioning w/electronic temperature control

Air filtration system

Chimes-inc: safety belt reminder, headlamp-on, door open, key in ignition

Cloth bucket seats-inc: dual recliners, front/rear armrests, front seat map pockets, 2-way headrests, floor console, (5) passenger seating

Cloth-covered sun visors w/covered vanity mirrors

Courtesy dome light switches located on all doors

Cupholders, coin holder, cassette stowage integral w/center console

Day/night rearview mirror

Decklid provisions for tie down in latch

Delayed off dome lamp w/on/off/auto switch

Driver-side pwr lumbar adjustment

Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (6) speakers

Electronic digital clock w/dimming feature

Front/rear retractable grab handles w/integral rear coat hooks

Gauges-inc: temp, fuel, trip odometer, million mile odometer, tachometer

Illuminated front/rear ashtray

Illuminated headlamp switch

Illuminated passenger-side visor mirror

Integrated control panel-inc: radio, climate/rear defroster/clock controls

Leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel w/center horn engagement

Light group-inc: dual beam map lights, instrument panel courtesy lights

Locking illuminated glove box w/dampened door

Low liftover fully trimmed luggage compartment-inc: mini-spare tire

Luggage compartment courtesy lights

Positive shut-off climate control registers on instrument panel

Pwr 6-way driver seat

Pwr antenna

Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, central locking

Pwr side windows-inc: illum controls, lock-out switch,driver-side express down

Rear seat air conditioning outlets

Rear seat floor heat ducts

Rear window defroster

Remote decklid release

Remote entry keypad w/perimeter anti-theft

Remote hood release

Remote keyless entry

Side window demisters

Soft feel floor shifter

Speed control

Tilt steering column

Warning lights-inc: air bags, door ajar, battery, oil pressure, low brake fluid, service engine soon, seat belt reminder

MECHANICAL

130-amp alternator

15" x 6.0" 12-spoke bright cast aluminum wheels

16 gallon fuel tank w/tethered quick-release gas cap

3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 engine

3.77 axle ratio

4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

58 amp/hr low-maintenance battery

Auxiliary transmission oil cooler

Battery saver turns off interior lights after 30 minutes

Electronic engine controls (EEC-V)

Foot operated parking brake

Front wheel drive

Front/rear stabilizer bar

Fuel shutoff switch deactivates fuel pump upon rear impact

Independent MacPherson front suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts

Independent quadralink rear suspension w/nitrogen gas-pressurized struts

Mini spare tire

P205/65R15 all-season SBR BSW tires

Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes

Pwr rack & pinion steering w/variable assist

No Category

**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES EQUIPMENT WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACES BASE MODEL'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT**

SAFETY

Child-safety rear door locks

Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags

Dual note horn

Manual front/rear lap/shoulder seat belts