1998 Ford Taurus Specifications

4-Door Sedan LX
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan LX
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.0L
EPA Class Midsize Car
Style Name 4dr Sdn LX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Car
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3294
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 101.0
Second Head Room (in) 36.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.4
Second Hip Room (in) 56.3
Front Head Room (in) 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9
Passenger Capacity 6
Front Hip Room (in) 55.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.6
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 197.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4
Track Width, Front (in) 61.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.0
Liftover Height (in) 24.8
Wheelbase (in) 108.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.4
Height, Overall (in) 55.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 145 @ 5250
Displacement 3.0L/182
Engine Order Code 99U
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 3250
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code 44L
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.26
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.77
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.77
Brakes
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.00
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 8.9 x 1.5
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.96
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.0
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T135/70R15
Front Tire Size P205/65R15
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Quadralink
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.75
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 36
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.71
Suspension Type - Front Indep MacPherson
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 36
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
Manual front outboard & rear lap/shoulder seat belts, front...
Child-safety rear door locks
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 24,000
Drivetrain Years 2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.6
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1250
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 125
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