Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 16315 | 10/01/2002 | 10013080 | Headliner grab handles loosen. *tt | 04/07/2005 | |
| 13381 | 10/01/1999 | 6092180 | Subject regarding service tip for sun visor bracket breakage. *tt | 11/27/2000 | |
| 6158 | 05/01/1999 | 606992 | Subject regarding vehicles built on or after march 26, 1999 will no longer be eqquiped with rock guard paint coating on the rocker panels. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 98164 | 04/07/2000 | 609732 | A transeal coating is on the front and rear bumpers. this coating must be removed before delivery to the customer. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 7306 | 10/01/1999 | 6090880 | Service tip for vehicles built 11/1/1997 - 2/15/1999 with single illuminated vanity mirror sun visors only, may exhibit a broken sunvisor stowage bracket. *tt | 03/31/2000 | |
| 9912683 | 08/01/1999 | 609001 | This bulletin mentions that vehicles built on or after march 26, 1999 will no longer be equipped with rock guard paint coating on the rocker panels. *tt | 12/06/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 6171 | 05/01/1999 | 607001 | Concerns with left rear door ajar warning indicator on wagons only. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| I just purchased this vehicle from a car dealer. since i purchase my bolts to the back brakes came out. front end is making noises especially when turning the wheel. back window is ready to break off missing passenger side hinge to hold the window in place. brakes squeal. electrical system is not working properly for example the power doors do not unlock, the power seat does not adjust when you push the button, the trunk can not be opened with the key, the doors have to be unlock manually. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 144000 | 2 | |
| I am experiencing a leak (twice) in my 1999 ford taurus lx that leaves my passenger side floor soaked and has caused me to replace my blower motor/resistor(once thus far). i do not see a specific recall related to my make and model listed on any ford site but i have become aware that this is an extremely common experience for taurus owners. this defect is being passed on to the consumer unfairly, a recall should be ordered. i paid less than us$200 for my replacement parts and labor, but i hear that ford charges upwards of $500 to fix the leak completely. if i don't have this done, i will likely be replacing parts again and/or will be exposed to mold. please act. i have been able to find others with the same problem online such as a previous complaint : 10184014 filed concerning recall 03v087000. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 ford taurus warning.*mr while driving the wind from other vehicle's made the consumer's vehicle shake violently almost to the point of losing control. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Various problems involving 1999 ford taurus station wagon.*mr the power steering made excessive noise, dealer replaced the steering rack. the vehicle front end was out of alignment. the check engine light illuminated intermittently. the dealer replaced several components to correct this occurrence. the technician removed and replaced #1 coil, replaced the spark plugs, cleared all the codes and then the vehicle ran fine. the front and rear brakes were replaced and the rotors machined. the temperature gauge malfunctioned. the technician replaced the freeze out plug and thermostat. windshield washers failed. the vehicle steering wheel was loose. the technician indicated that the vehicle needed front and rear struts, sway bar links and rear subframe bushing. when accelerating the vehicle's transmission slipped and on cold start reverse jerks into gear, dealer replaced the trans unit. the d/s door rubber on the bottom of the door was coming off. d/s seat belt would not retract. antifreeze was leaking in out the rear block. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Subframe and rocker panel rust / rot. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Subframe and rocker panel rust / rot. | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 0 | 04/05/2008 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. upon inspecting the vehicle after it was delivered, the contact discovered that it looked as if it had been involved in a crash. the vehicle left oil stains on the driveway. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 86,560. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 27430 | 13 | |
| 1999 ford taurus is suffering from electrical problems. *mr the vehicle would shut off with no warning, the locks on both doors were off and would have to be played with to get them to open at times, the headlights were inoperative, also the dash lights were inoperative behind the gas gauge/radio/heating/ac/clock/and speedometer, the rpm gauge was delayed at start, the passenger door made noises when opened and closed, the wipers were intermittent, the turn signals were intermittent, the brake light had come on, the vehicle would not start in the morning but would start at night, the vehicle was sluggish and had poor gas mileage. the vehicle was taken in due to defective relays which were replaced. the vin# on the vehicle and the vin# on the sticker were different. *scc *jb | |||
| Malfunction occurred within the electrical system which caused power windows and power locks to operate erractically. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic door locks unlock by themselves while driving, this happens intermittently. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 1 | 05/06/1999 | |
| Consumer had a front end collison and air bags did not deploy. driver/passenger sustained injuries. *ak at the time of front end collision the hood came in through windsheild on right side. seat belt failed in rear which is holding child's seat. back rest on left back seat came loose. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 04/09/2001 | 2 | 07/22/1999 | |
| Consumer noticed gas leaking from vehicle. took vehicle to dealer who replaced canister and vent solenoid assembly. this was second time this problem was repaired.*ak consumer states that vehicle had a trunk leak. *tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. the contact stated that after having the vehicle in for routine service, the mechanic advised him that the sub frame was severely rusted. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he would need to replace the component because it could cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. the contact stated that after having the vehicle in for service the mechanic advised him that the sub-frame was rusted severely. the manufacturer was then contacted and they advised him that he needs to replace that component because it may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000. tb | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 94000 | ||
| The frame under the front of my car has rotted away due to road salt. i see ford has a recall on older models for the same problem. loss of stearing occured when the frame let go. | |||
| 08/07/2001 | 47800 | 4 | 06/04/2001 |
| The consumer replaced the transmission three times. the vehicle could not be registered since it will not pass emission. *jb (11/29/05) the frame was twisted and the torque converter failed. there was also a hit and run accident. on another occasion a tire had blown out. the consumer was denied reimbursement for the tfi module replacements. *sc | |||