1999 Ford Taurus visibility problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 99 ford taurus. It is leaking water into the passenger compartment. This leak has caused the heater blower motor and resister to short out as a result I have no heat and it is winter in minnesota. I cannot afford the over $200 repair and with the leak still present it will short out again…”
filed Dec 17, 2009
“I just purchased this vehicle from a car dealer. Since I purchase my bolts to the back brakes came out. Front end is making noises especially when turning the wheel. Back window is ready to break off missing passenger side hinge to hold the window in place. Brakes squeal. Electrical system is not…”
filed Oct 23, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
04189 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004
Visibility problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.