1999 Ford Taurus Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Ford Taurus.

19982000
Complaints
1,100
Crashes
78
Fires
22
Injuries
86
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Ford Taurus Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1127 complaints

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

Avg mileage:73,269 mi
Crash-related:2
#292 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:80,812 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:3
#371 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:67,730 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Taurus.

Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
127
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,269
Unintended Acceleration
92
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Avg Miles
80,812
Automatic Transmission
71
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,730
Steering:Rack And Pinion
49
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,408
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
29
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,375
Air Bags:Frontal
23
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,343
Engine & Cooling
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
75,554
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
93,702
Suspension Failures
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,253
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,905
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,600
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
90,000
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,000
Seat Belt Issues
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,662
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,965
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,083
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,715
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,076
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,066
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,804
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,867
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,418
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,986
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,417
Tires:Tread/Belt
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,460
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,200
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,198
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
176,314

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1999 Ford Taurus — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Ford Taurus reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Ford Taurus has 1,100 NHTSA complaints, 78 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs with 127 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford Taurus?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs (127 complaints, avg 73,269 mi); Unintended Acceleration (92 complaints, avg 80,812 mi); Automatic Transmission (71 complaints, avg 67,730 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,630 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford Taurus include 78 crash-related reports, 22 fire reports, 86 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Ford Taurus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Ford Taurus?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Taurus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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