1999 Ford Taurus Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (13% of reports).
- 91power train complaints
- 80,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 12 of 91 complaints (13%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 1999 Ford Taurus at $3,850, and half of them between $3,200 and $4,200.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2005), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Taurus power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 67,500 |
| 2017 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 3 | 4% | 56,965 |
| 2015 Taurus | 18 | 6% | 9,800 |
| 2014 Taurus | 12 | 5% | 89,555 |
| 2013 Taurus | 44 | 8% | 72,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 5,012 |
| 2011 Taurus | 18 | 10% | 45,500 |
| 2010 Taurus | 36 | 18% | 13,431 |
| 2009 Taurus | 5 | 8% | 21,050 |
| 2008 Taurus | 44 | 25% | 81,500 |
| 2007 Taurus | 16 | 11% | 61,700 |
| 2006 Taurus | 32 | 10% | 87,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 123 | 16% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Taurus | 72 | 19% | 104,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 316 | 26% | 86,753 |
| 2002 Taurus | 39 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 58 | 6% | 86,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 99 | 8% | 53,844 |
| 1999 Taurus | 91 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 69 | 13% | 94,500 |
| 1997 Taurus | 214 | 28% | 72,000 |
| 1996 Taurus | 182 | 22% | 97,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 394 | 33% | 91,400 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equpped with the "california" emissions package. An incorrect transmission oil cooler line was installed. The line contacts the anti-lock braking system module support bracket and over time, can wear and develop a leak.
Risk: Transmission fluid leakage onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install the appropriate transmission oil cooler line.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving and all of a sudden the speedometer started jumping around, when i stepped on the gas the rpm's reved up high. I stopped at the stop sign and the car accelerated by itself into the intersection i came close to hitting another car! I have had the vehicle speed sensor replaced twice…
May 2016 i was driving my car and it felt like the transmission was slipping and the speedometer was all out of whack, the rpm's were going higher as i stepped on the gas pedal. I had the transmission replaced, the car has had more problems and was broke down for almost the remainder of the year…
The throttle cable broke and has to be replaced. I've noticed there was a recall for the throttle cable specifically but i cannot find information regarding this with the nhtsa. *js
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Tauruss have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about power train for the 1999 Ford Taurus (10% of the 874 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Taurus power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,850 (half paid between $3,200 and $4,200), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 12 of 91 complaints.
Other 1999 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1999 Ford Taurus problems or power train problems across all Taurus years.