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1999 Ford TaurusProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,100 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,100
Crashes
78
Fires
22
Recalls
7
TSBs
178
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,100 complaints, 78 crashes, 22 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

13 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

heater blows cold air

12 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

heater does not work

8 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
4

not shifting properly

8 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
5

windshield wipers come on by themselves

7 complaints • Severity 4.6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:springs:coil SpringsHIGH

127 owners reported suspension:front:springs:coil springs issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

43
0–30K
124
30–60K
100
60–90K
76
90–120K
40
120–150K
25
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (124 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (127 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs127 (12%)
Speed Control92 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission71 (6%)
Steering:rack And Pinion49 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip29 (3%)
Engine25 (2%)
Air Bags:frontal23 (2%)
Electrical22 (2%)

1999 Ford Taurus: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs Issues

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford Taurus, with 127 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford Taurus, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford Taurus, with 71 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1999 Ford Taurus, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

129
00
136
01
153
02
141
03
157
04
100
05
25
06
33
07
31
08
23
09
16
10
12
11
17
12
12
13
6
14
7
15
5
16
7
17
2
19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Ford Taurus. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

04V332000Jan 2005

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS COULD FRACTURE DUE TO CORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH SALT USED ON THE ROADWAYS DURING THE WINTER. A FRACTURED SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE.

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

98V198000Sep 1998

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE STUD.

98V204000Sep 1998

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DASH INSULATOR RETAINER CLIP WAS NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE DASH FITTING. THE CLIP CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND FALL INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM PIVOT AREA.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE02080ClosedOpened Oct 2002 · closed Apr 2003

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

SUSPENSION

PE04044ClosedOpened May 2004 · closed Aug 2004

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

SUSPENSION:FRONT

The worst model year for the Ford Taurus is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1999 Ford Taurus vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,100

Class avg

230

4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,100 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1999 Ford Taurus: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Ford Taurus?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Ford Taurus is related to the suspension:front:springs:coil springs, with 127 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Ford Taurus reliable?
The 1999 Ford Taurus has 1,100 complaints, 78 crash reports, and 22 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Ford Taurus problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Ford Taurus has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Taurus problems start?
Based on 408 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 70,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Ford Taurus data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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