1999 Ford Taurus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “front coil” (46% of reports).
- 180suspension complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 16%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.
- Front coil: mentioned in 83 of 180 complaints (46%)
- Spring broke: mentioned in 32 of 180 complaints (18%)
- Punctured tire: mentioned in 16 of 180 complaints (9%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 9 of 180 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 97 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 180 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Ford Taurus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taurus | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Taurus | 7 | 14% | 42,079 |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% | 44,652 |
| 2016 Taurus | 5 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Taurus | 11 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 8 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 25 | 4% | 109,020 |
| 2011 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 102,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 10 | 6% | 46,023 |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% | 147,500 |
| 2006 Taurus | 3 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 19,878 |
| 2004 Taurus | 10 | 3% | 104,500 |
| 2003 Taurus | 313 | 26% | 85,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 962 | 67% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 515 | 50% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 443 | 37% | 74,593 |
| 1999 Taurus | 180 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Taurus | 59 | 11% | 83,501 |
| 1997 Taurus | 28 | 4% | 96,500 |
| 1996 Taurus | 60 | 7% | 108,500 |
| 1995 Taurus | 69 | 6% | 91,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Risk: If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I just bought a 1999 ford taurus and found the coil spring front driver side out of place checking on recalls saying this is an issue for this car im guessing this issue was supposed to have been repaired then why is it out of place again in saying i do not know if any of the other recalls might…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud popping noise while the contact was reversing. Upon further inspection, it was found that the driver's side front tire was punctured. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who advised that the strut…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would make a rattling noise. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the front spring struts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated the nhtsa campaign number…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Tauruss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 180 owner complaints about suspension for the 1999 Ford Taurus (21% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “front coil”, in 83 of 180 complaints, followed by “spring broke” (32).
Other 1999 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1999 Ford Taurus problems or suspension problems across all Taurus years.