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1998 Ford Taurus Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · data through 07/12/2026

31Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints
5.7%Of all 545 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:springs:coil springs ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL86 · 15.8%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION47 · 8.6%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP31 · 5.7%
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS31 · 5.7%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL28 · 5.1%

Share of the 545 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Taurus overview page.

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford Taurus have suspension:front:springs:coil springs problems?

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Taurus: 31 of 545 complaints on file (5.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Taurus have in total?

545 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 61 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 64 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:springs:coil springs category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.