Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Ford Taurus
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Ford Taurus has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Ford Taurus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V332000 FORD/FRONT COIL SPRINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V250000 FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V288000 FORD/TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V204000 FORD/DASH INSULATOR CLIP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V198000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHMENT NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Ford Taurus has 7 NHTSA recalls but no specific owner complaints are available, limiting evidence for precise ratings. Recalls cover issues with exterior lighting, front coil springs, seat belts, transmission cooling lines, and speed control. While concerning, these issues have been mitigated through recalls. The lack of complaint data suggests awareness but doesn't confirm reliability, leading to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front coil springs | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Seat belt retractor | Unknown | $100–$200 | rare |
| Transmission cooler lines | Unknown | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Clunking noises over bumps
- Seat belt tensioner issues
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Vehicle pulling to one side
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Ford Taurus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.