1999 Ford Taurus Consumer Reviews

So reliable, great investment...

Written by: lincoln224 on 10/08/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Purchased brand new in 1999, fully loaded gold with tan leather moonroof, 24 V eng. This car has NEVER left us stranded, and has never once been unreliable. The only money put into the car in 10 years has been : tires, oil,brakes,light bulbs and battery/plugs. This car has been driven VERY HARD by 2 teenage boys when mom wasnt using it! had to replace transmission at 98k no big deal. Car has probably been in over 200+ drag races (almost always won) gave car to son and bought a new 2007 Lincoln MKZ :)

Favorite Features

Powerfull V6, great winter traction, soft leather.

Suggested Improvements

brighter headlights, maybe LED braklights?

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Pretty Good car

Written by: Marc S on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Bought the car after last car was hit. Liked the mid-size Mitsubishi, but high $$. I knew the Taurus and a few were avail. 81K when bought, 100K 1 year later. $1800. Comfortable, easy to get in and out and park. Decent power and for a car of this size and type it's fun to drive. These cars don't hold value and I'm not sure why - they seem reliable but are just plain. Perfect for NOT getting noticed by cops or stereo thieves. Decent for commuting or road trips. This car is roomy enough and easy enough to drive to be able to get in and drive all day.

Favorite Features

Good visibility and MPG. Roomy inside and trunk. Easy maintenance. Ergo controls, VERY deep center console well. Fit big stuff in it to keep hidden. Low costs to maintain or repair.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission. Shouldn't need to remove headlights to replace bulbs. Poor light output from lights even after replacing with high output bulbs. Too noisy inside - needs quieter interior. Add a light over rear view mirror and one that points backwards also. Center isn't good enough.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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So far, great first car!

Written by: Kevin on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I bought my Taurus SE a yesterday days ago from a private seller for $1,500. Best buy I have ever made! The car runs like new even at 176,000 miles! it's incredibly comfortable and a relaxed car that handles really well. I have drivin my sisters '94 Honda Accord, and the Taurus has better power and acceleration, and yet still manages to be smooth. I also love the stereo system! Great car!

Favorite Features

Comfortable, smooth, quiet, powerful, great sound.

Suggested Improvements

CD player as standard, little better gas mileage.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Lasts forever

Written by: Rae on 06/06/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I bought my ford taurus used with 115,000kms on it. Now with 320,000kms I am considering replacing it. The frame has rusted and the tranny is on its way out. It's built tough. In accidents where other cars would've crumpled, this taurus came out with a only a few dents and some repairable alignment issues. I take excellent care of my vehicles and they do tend to last a long time. This one is the best so far.

Favorite Features

TOUGH. Takes a real beating and continues to perform well.

Suggested Improvements

BETTER QUALITY STEREO. I lost the stereo within the first few months and was unable to properly replace it.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Problem after problem

Written by: sadday on 05/03/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Bought this car less than a year ago from a dealership, have had nothing but problems for the last six months. Needed a new fuel pump, engine revs itself, overheats frequently, faulty hoses and wiring, doesn't start sometimes for no reason. I was really excited when I first got the car and have been frustrated ever since.

Favorite Features

um, it's comfortable?

Suggested Improvements

Not having everything in the car break at only 110K miles.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Irritated with Ford Motor Co!!!

Written by: Rachel on 04/27/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

My dad gave me the car 2 years ago. I have loved it up until recently.It's been a well maintained car while both of us have had it, more recently, really stupid things have been going wrong with it, like the heater hose, but guess what they don't make those heater hoses any more...by the way the are a molded maze of nightmares,the master cylinder was just replaced with the brake booster too, and the cam shaft position sensor went bad, don't go by the diagram to replace it, you will never find it. The starter is out on it now, due to an oil leak and I had to replace a battery, for the second time, 90 bux they are for that car. i liked the car, until ford stopped makin parts for it!

Favorite Features

It's a comfortable car to drive and everything has been reliable in it until more recently...I have gotten great gas mileage from her...35 on highway and about 15 -18 around town, which really I think is pretty good. I will hate to see this car go! It handles well too.

Suggested Improvements

Well, I am no mechanic, but the hosing system stinks! The starter, not in a great spot its under the engine....and does it really need a cam shaft position sensor? Also, what's with the dummy distributor? I think ford calls it an emissions pack...something like that...things were a mess that year!

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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T miss her..

Written by: fomocobro on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

My mom purchased car new in 99 because I recommended it, Nascar, and it's 5 star crash test rating. LOVED IT. Great Performance & Style, what made it was the opt. DOHC 24V & spoiler makes the car look 100% better (esp. in black). I inherited it in 06 w/ 47k mi. after it sat neglected in Fl for over a year, got it running & drove it back to home to it's origin in PA w/ no problems. Fixed it up and did some mods 2 up performance & looks, man did it make a difference. Engine purred even when stock, growled w/ aftermarket exhaust. I LOVED this car & made it into something beautiful, sold it @ 73k mi. because was time 2 move on to something that fit me better..Cobra. Farewell T..

Favorite Features

24V DOHC Duratec, did i mention being able 2 burn out in a FWD family sedan? engine- in the new tarus's today & bored out to make 260hp! moonroof, spoiler, SHO chrome rims, space, exhaust, comfort esp. seats on long trips

Suggested Improvements

TRANSMISSION. would be a much better car if it had a half decent tranny, sold mine before the inevitable.. Electronics, Power steering hose.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Bad Investment

Written by: Andrew on 03/23/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I bought this car used from a dealership. I twisted their arm into giving me a 1K warranty and immediately I brought it in for repair. They said everything checked out fine, so I took it to a local mechanic and they said there were issues with the transmission. By the time I found that out, the 1K miles were up and the dealer only reimbursed me for some repairs done by the local mechanic within the 1K miles. 1.5 years later car still runs (barely) but the heat is gone, electric locks don't work, and I can't unlock my doors with a key in the winter cause of the internal locking mechs are bad. Do your research before purchasing a ford.

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

The radio is terrible on the tauraus and it costs an arm and a leg to put in an aftermarket CD player to replace that crappy bubble display.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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I love my Taurus

Written by: mperry on 02/08/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I had my Taurus se sedan for about 2 years now, and I have to say it’s been great. Like any other car, minor things go. All I had to replace in it since I had it was the starter and two front tires. No big deal. That’s normal parts to fix. I just replaced the battery not because I had to but because I wanted a brand new one good for 5 years. Other than that it’s been very dependable. Starts up everyday. No dings, dents or rust on it at all. I love the style. Like it a lot better than the newer styles out now. Iit drives very well. Handles very well. As long as you get an oil change every 3,000 miles. I love the power seat. 6 different adjustments.

Favorite Features

Wheels, rear spoiler, fun to drive. Has great power to me anyway. That's why police used these cars before. There just out right reliable.

Suggested Improvements

The back seat seatbelt gets stuck sometimes.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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This car is Terrible

Written by: Gnouk101 on 01/24/2009

Vehicle

1999 Ford Taurus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I've had this car since 2007 and it has about 135,000 miles on it. I must say this is by far the worst car ever. The transmission is terrible and jolts all the time, especially in traffic. Gas is terrible compared to my old Avalon. gets around 16-17 in the city and 23-26 highway. As a college student I can't afford to fill this thing up all the time. I can continue to go on and on with the problems of this car. Never buy one ever.

Favorite Features

Car is trash

Suggested Improvements

Everything. Especially the transmission and gas mileage

2 out 7 people found this review helpful

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