1988 Ford Taurus Review

1988 Ford Taurus is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 188.40 in length and 54.30 in height. Made in United States, 1988 Ford Taurus has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,966 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1988 Ford Taurus. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 OHV 12V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Taurus
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $14,966 USD
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 205/70R14
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Ford Taurus 1988 Trims

1988 Ford Taurus LX

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

1988 Ford Taurus GL

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 3A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 26 HWY

1988 Ford Taurus L

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 3A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 26 HWY

1988 Ford Taurus MT5

Engine: 2.5L L4 OHV 8V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 32 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1FABP5343JG159965
  • 1FABP53U8JG185557
  • 1FABP534XJA207531
  • 1FABP5344JG121905
  • 1FABP5342JG167085
  • 1FABP5346JG146823
  • 1FABP534XJG121049
  • 1FABP53UXJA123774
  • 1FABP5343JA169236
  • 1FABP53U2JA279047

Safety & Recalls

Recall 91V036000 started on /Date(668062800000-0500)/.

Summary: THE POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING IS ROUTED OVER RATHER THAN UNDER THE FRONT SEAT SUPPORT BRACE, ALLOWING DAMAGE BY SEAT CUSHION SPRING ENDS WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED.

Consequence: POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING INSULATION MAY BECOME ABRADED,OR PUNCTURED, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIREIN THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.

Remedy: REVISE ROUTING OF POWER SEAT WIRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM SEAT CUSHION SPRING CONTACT.

Recall 91V134000 started on /Date(681451200000-0400)/.

Summary: FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY.

Consequence: SEVERELY CORRODED ROTORS MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE NEARTHE INNER EDGES OF THE BRAKE DISCS RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS,HIGHER THAN NORMAL PEDAL EFFORTS, LOUD GRINDING NOISES, AND MODERATE PULLS WHENTHE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS MAY INCREASE MINIMUMSTOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH FULL CAST FRONT BRAKE ROTORS.

Recall 92V065000 started on /Date(705556800000-0400)/.

Summary: CHILDREN CAN ACCIDENTALLY LOCK THEMSELVES IN THE FOOTWELL AREA OF THE REAR-FACING THIRD SEAT, OR IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN STATION WAGONS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THIRD SEAT. ONCE THE COMPARTMENT IS CLOSED IT CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE.

Consequence: THERE IS A DANGER OF AIR DEPRIVATION, HYPERTHERMIA,AND/OR PANIC RESPONSE TO A CHILD WHO HAS LOCKED HIMSELF OR HERSELF INTO THECOMPARTMENT, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF ASPHYXIATION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE SELF-LATCHING ASSEMBLY CURRENTLY USED IN THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH A LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAN ONLY BE CLOSED WITH A KEY.

Recall 93V106000 started on /Date(740808000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS AND SABLES BUILT FROM 10-14-85 THROUGH 8-19-88, AND LINCOLN CONTINENTALS BUILT FROM 11-4-87 THROUGH 9-30-88 (EXCEPT 1989 - 1991 2.5L TAURUS AND 1989 - 1992 SHO). THE AFFECTED CARS WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, MAY BECOME DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT RETAINING PLATE. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.

Consequence: IF ONE OF THE REAR CORNERS DROPS, ONLY MINOR INDICATIONS OF A MALFUNCTION SUCH AS A CLUNKING NOISE OR SLIGHT CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE NOTICEABLE. HOWEVER, IF BOTH REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME DROP, STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT, WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: INSTALL A CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCING PLATE AND A NEW BOLT ON BOTH REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323.

Recall 94E036000 started on /Date(785739600000-0500)/.

Summary: THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.

Consequence: OVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall 98V323000 started on /Date(913784400000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.

Consequence: IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1988 Ford Taurus look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1988 Ford Taurus’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 21 miles, which is lower then 1987 Ford Taurus.

The 1988 Ford Taurus is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 1988 Ford Taurus that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1988 Ford Taurus is its excellent fuel economy. 1988 Ford Taurus has a 3.0L V6 OHV 12V engine and It gets 21/29 mpg city/highway.

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0
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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
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0
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$11,380 - $14,966
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0
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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
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5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
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5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-150

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-250

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-350

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford F-450 SD

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Festiva

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford LTD Country Squire

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Mustang

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Ranger

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Tempo

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

Ford Thunderbird

$11,380 - $14,966
21 City / 29 HWY
4 Trims
5
0
3.0L V6 OHV 12V

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