1999 Ford Taurus SHO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Taurus SHO years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Taurus SHO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 52%), typically at around 66,993 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Taurus SHO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 52% | 66,993 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 19% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 78,228 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Taurus SHO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO.
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.
1999 ford taurus rear strut springs broken. Both rear strut springs have broke on the car. I was told this can cause tire failure if spring punctures tire. I did not know of the problem until had the car evaluated by service station. $500 to fix it, haven't fix it yet, and therefore car is…
Blower motor failed due to faulty design. Countless other fords with this problem reported online also. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus sho. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and black smoke rose from the engine. As the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, the exterior brake lights failed and nearly caused the vehicle to be rear ended. Before he reached the…
THE "ABS" LIGHT ON MY CAR (1999 FORD TAURUS SHO )CAME ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER, SUN STATE FORD, AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A REPLACEMENT ABS MODULE (PART#[redacted]). I WAS FURTHER TOLD THAT THE PART WAS OBSOLETE AND UNAVAILABLE. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY DIRECTLY ON SEVEN SEPARATE…
Driving down the street in which i live going 30 mph, i depressed the brake pedal to turn into my driveway. My 11 year old was in the back seat. Suddenly the car began to accelerate after i tapped the brake pedal to turn into my driveway. The more i depressed the brake the faster the car would…
Other Ford Taurus SHO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Taurus SHO | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Taurus SHO | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 Taurus SHO | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 Taurus SHO | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Taurus SHO model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.