1999 Ford SHO (taurus) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SHO (taurus) years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford SHO (taurus). That is the most of any SHO (taurus) model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 140,090 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford SHO (taurus) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 38% | 140,090 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 30 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 144,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford SHO (taurus) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford SHO (taurus).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension coil spring fracture (PE04044) — opened May 24, 2004, closed Aug 16, 2004, led to recall 04V332000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Gear shift cable broke and now the car won't go into park. I had to leave the car with the key in the ignition in low gear and doors unlocked.
I have had my transmission rebuilt , my speed sensor replaced 2times and now my speedometer isnt working i have irratic shifting sometimes it hoes into gear and sometimes it doesnt . I was making a turn onto a busy street and almost got hit by a truck because my car wouldn't go into gear.my…
I was driving down a city street. I went to slow down because there were cars in front of me. The car started accelerating and the brakes went out. I tried to avoid hitting a car in front of me. I hit the car and jumped the curb. I went into some bushes and the car continued to accelerate. I…
Car suddenly stops, losing power on brakes and steering. Has happened twice while driving on busy hwy. Could have caused accident.
The car has no brake lights and is driving very recklessly, jerking the wheel very hard.
Other Ford SHO (taurus) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 SHO (taurus) | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 SHO (taurus) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford SHO (taurus)?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford SHO (taurus)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford SHO (taurus) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SHO (taurus) model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.