98 Taurus Center Console - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

MikeyB08 · 11-24-2012, 07:29 PM

I'm looking for some ideas for my 98 Taurus Center Console. Basically, I hate the fact that in order for me to use the factory ash tray (which I keep pennies in

) I have to move everything from the upper cup holder and such in order to actually get to the ash tray. Any ideas? If I can replace the Center console with an updated version, so be it. I'm all about functionality.

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-24-2012, 07:32 PM

Is it a floor shift or column shifter? And are you referring to the flip/fold console?

If column shifter you can always find one of these. They were in 98s- early build 01s from what I've seen.

MikeyB08 · 11-24-2012, 07:41 PM

It's a column shifter (unfortunately). You say 98-01's for the console you posted? Might be making a trip to the good ole' Junk Yard.

This is my current console.

TaurusDailyDriver · 11-24-2012, 07:42 PM

Yep you can find those in many 1998/99 LXs and low spec'd SE's. Also I have seen them in 2000 early build Gen 4s ... Usually fleet spec'd Taurus SE's.

There is a closer look.

dlc360 · 11-26-2012, 04:12 PM

You can also take a floor shift console ( a direct bolt in BTW ) an really change the look inside your car. I did that with my wagon and in th opening for the shifter I filled it with fiberglass and mounted gauges for a sporty look. Its not that hard to do and there are alot of consoles in the junk yards.

papousaidonlyford · 11-28-2012, 07:14 AM

I did the floor shifter console in my column shifter car

My Console Mod

don2775 · 11-28-2012, 02:47 PM

I replaced my flip-fold with one of those. Best decision I ever made.(well maybe not, but it was close...). Easy to change, too just 4 bolts. PM me if you need info on how to change, to get the J/Y one out, there are 2 bolts on either side, just look between seat and console.

96GLover · 11-30-2012, 09:56 PM

I got me a console out of a 2003 in my 96!

DN101 · 12-01-2012, 01:46 AM

Well, at least nobody will ever steal your car now.

dlc360 · 12-01-2012, 01:07 PM

This isnt the best photo of the console, but it gives you an idea of what I did with mine. Just after this photo was taken, I changed the gauges out to white face autometer guages to match the dash.

11-24-2012, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeyB08 Junior Member Member Number: 40429 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE- 3.0 Visit: My Garage Posts: 15 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	98 Taurus Center Console I'm looking for some ideas for my 98 Taurus Center Console. Basically, I hate the fact that in order for me to use the factory ash tray (which I keep pennies in ) I have to move everything from the upper cup holder and such in order to actually get to the ash tray. Any ideas? If I can replace the Center console with an updated version, so be it. I'm all about functionality.

11-24-2012, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,314 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	Is it a floor shift or column shifter? And are you referring to the flip/fold console? If column shifter you can always find one of these. They were in 98s- early build 01s from what I've seen. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k Last edited by TaurusDailyDriver; 11-24-2012 at 07:39 PM.

11-24-2012, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
MikeyB08 Junior Member Member Number: 40429 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE- 3.0 Visit: My Garage Posts: 15 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	It's a column shifter (unfortunately). You say 98-01's for the console you posted? Might be making a trip to the good ole' Junk Yard. This is my current console. Last edited by MikeyB08; 11-24-2012 at 07:44 PM.

11-24-2012, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
TaurusDailyDriver The Page 93 Mastermind Member Number: 42443 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2006 Taurus SE Vulcan 3.0L OHV V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,314 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	Yep you can find those in many 1998/99 LXs and low spec'd SE's. Also I have seen them in 2000 early build Gen 4s ... Usually fleet spec'd Taurus SE's. There is a closer look. __________________ Paul T. \|2006 Taurus SE \| Silver Frost \|The 'Official' Bull of Central New York! \| October 2012 COTM \|2005 Taurus SEL\| Vibrant White \| The Stock Bull \|1999 Taurus SE \| Toreador Red \| Retired with 112k Last edited by TaurusDailyDriver; 11-24-2012 at 07:45 PM.

11-26-2012, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
dlc360 Devoted Member Member Number: 9726 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parma Hts, Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. 12-2007 TCCA COTM 08-2011 TCCA ROTM Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,319 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 8	You can also take a floor shift console ( a direct bolt in BTW ) an really change the look inside your car. I did that with my wagon and in th opening for the shifter I filled it with fiberglass and mounted gauges for a sporty look. Its not that hard to do and there are alot of consoles in the junk yards. __________________ DLC360 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. A daily driver that thinks its a show car. December 2007 COTM, August 2011 ROTM Aug. 2010 T.S.O.C. COTM & 2010 T.S.O.C. COTY 24 Time Award & Trophy Winner 03/31/2006 - 04/11/2012 Presently driving, 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 4matic Sport 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Cabriolet 1987 Porsche 924S

11-28-2012, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
papousaidonlyford Junior Member Member Number: 44212 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Drives: 2003 Mercury Sable GS V6 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 88 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	I did the floor shifter console in my column shifter car My Console Mod __________________ 2003 Mercury Sable GS V6 Vulcan TSOC is better "Gatorade is better" - The Waterboy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu9VA3pTEzs The 1st amendment is the free exercise of religion, the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances.

11-28-2012, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
don2775 Senior Member Member Number: 18080 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Zeeland, Michigan Drives: '97 Taurus GL Visit: My Garage Posts: 909 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I replaced my flip-fold with one of those. Best decision I ever made.(well maybe not, but it was close...). Easy to change, too just 4 bolts. PM me if you need info on how to change, to get the J/Y one out, there are 2 bolts on either side, just look between seat and console. __________________

11-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
96GLover Junior Member Member Number: 31105 Join Date: Aug 2010 Chapter: Pacific Northwest Drives: 1996 Taurus GL 3.0 Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 80 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	I got me a console out of a 2003 in my 96! Attached Thumbnails

12-01-2012, 01:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
DN101 Member Member Number: 35588 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Chapter: West Coast Drives: '98 Taurus SE, Duratec V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 475 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Well, at least nobody will ever steal your car now.

12-01-2012, 01:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
dlc360 Devoted Member Member Number: 9726 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parma Hts, Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. 12-2007 TCCA COTM 08-2011 TCCA ROTM Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,319 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 8	This isnt the best photo of the console, but it gives you an idea of what I did with mine. Just after this photo was taken, I changed the gauges out to white face autometer guages to match the dash. __________________ DLC360 2003 Taurus SE Wagon. A daily driver that thinks its a show car. December 2007 COTM, August 2011 ROTM Aug. 2010 T.S.O.C. COTM & 2010 T.S.O.C. COTY 24 Time Award & Trophy Winner 03/31/2006 - 04/11/2012 Presently driving, 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 4matic Sport 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Cabriolet 1987 Porsche 924S

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