These are standard specifications for the 1988 Ford Taurus, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1986 - 1991 |
| Price : | $11,700-$15,900 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2931 cc | 178.9 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 80.0 mm | 3.15 in. |
| Compression : | 9.30:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1988 : | 1,331,489 |
| Total 1988 Taurus production : | 387,577 |
| 1988 Ford Taurus | |
| (I4) L Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 294,576 |
| (V-6) GL Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 294,576 |
| (V-6) L Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 93,001 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 91V134000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD OR REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CT, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, AND WI. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19851001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 93V106000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL 98V-323. |
| Component | WHEELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19851001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 92V065000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: STORAGE COMPARTMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (STATION WAGONS).NOTE: FORD WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF THE NEW LATCH ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLETO BEGIN THE REPLACEMENT RECALL IN JULY, 1992. UNTIL THE LATCH ASSEMBLY ISREPLACED, FORD RECOMMENDS OWNERS LOCK THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.ALSO, FORD ADVISES THAT THE LATCH STRIKER CAN BE REMOVED TO DISABLE THE CURRENTLATCH UNTIL REVISED LATCH ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19851014 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V323000 |
| 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 ***** 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. |
| Notes | NOTE:THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V-106.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 91V036000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: POWER SEAT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MONROE AUTO CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19940101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 94E036000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 - 1994 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE PASSENGER CARS; PART 71780, 81780.IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MONROE AT 1-800-521-6754. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Ford Taurus?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Ford Taurus? A: The 1988 Ford Taurus has a wheelbase size of 106.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Ford Taurus? A: The 1988 Ford Taurus has lengths of 188.40 and 191.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Ford Taurus? A: The 1988 Ford Taurus has a width of 70.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Ford Taurus cost when new?A: The 1988 Ford Taurus cost approximately $11,700 to $15,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Ford Taurus? A: The 1988 Ford Taurus was offered as a (I4) GL Sedan, (I4) L Sedan, (I4) MT5 Sedan, (V-6) GL Sedan, (V-6) GL Station Wagon, (V-6) L Station Wagon, (V-6) LX Sedan, (V-6) LX Station Wagon, (V6) L Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1988? A: Ford produced 1,331,489 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Tauruss were produced? A: Ford produced 387,577 examples of the Taurus in 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Ford Taurus have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Ford Taurus was a V 6 (2931 cc | 178.9 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Ford Taurus have? A: The 1988 Ford Taurus had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.