Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1999 Ford Taurus Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
874Complaints
7Recalls
61Crashes
16Fires
69Injured
4Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (14.5% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 127 · 14.5% | Recalled | Recall 04V332000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 · 10.5% | Recalled | Recall 98V204000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 71 · 8.1% | Recalled | Recall 98V288000 |
| Steering:rack And Pinion | 49 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 29 · 3.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags:frontal | 23 · 2.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 874 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 7 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:front:anchorage
NHTSA campaign 99V250000 · 1999 · reported 09/20/1999
IF THE MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE WEBBING TO BE EXTRACTED, THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COULD NOT BE WORN BY A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
NHTSA campaign 04V332000 · 2004 · reported 07/15/2004
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TIRE MAY RUPTURE RESULTING IN A RAPID AIR LOSS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:front:anchorage
NHTSA campaign 98V198000 · 1998 · reported 08/25/1998
IF THE STUD IS CRACKED, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Vehicle Speed Control
NHTSA campaign 98V204000 · 1998 · reported 09/01/1998
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ENGINE MAY NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE. ALSO, THE INSULATOR MAY NOT STAY IN THE INTENDED LOCATION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
NHTSA campaign 98V288000 · 1998 · reported 11/09/1998
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“VEHICLE MIDDLE BUCKLE BROKE APART WHILE USING IT FOR THE FRIST TIME; DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:”NHTSA complaint 869419 — filed 09/04/2000 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
“MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED POWER WINDOWS AND POWER LOCKS TO OPERATE ERRACTICALLY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 869122 — filed 08/30/2000 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
“MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED POWER WINDOWS AND POWER LOCKS TO OPERATE ERRACTICALLY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 869122 — filed 08/30/2000 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Taurus?
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs issues are the most-reported category, cited in 127 of 874 NHTSA complaints (14.5%), followed by vehicle speed control (92), power train:automatic transmission (71), steering:rack and pinion (49). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Ford Taurus have?
874 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 61 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, and 69 reported injuries. 4 deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Ford Taurus have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Ford Taurus's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
