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Used 1999 Ford Taurus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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1.5 out of 5 stars

FORD NEEDS TO DROP TAURUS

Dev, 01/26/2006
1999 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nightmare from beginning to end. Spent top dollar on it, and it is now worth little to nothing. At 65,000 miles, transmission dropped, heater does not work, brakes are junk and they have been replaced countless times, electrical is so goofed up that I can't get the power locks to function properly, engine coolant reservoir cracked, oil seals went, sounds incredibly loud while driving, windshield wipers short out and occasionally don't work, keyless entry doesn't work. Ford really needs to drop the Taurus from its line up. It has been nothing but a money pit from day one, and we have done everything to it maintenance-wise. It's terrible on gas, our 2004 Expedition gets better mileage. What a mess.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

40k and it's ready for the junk heap

JoeCool, 04/09/2006
1999 Ford Taurus LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

A poorly constructed, planned obsolescent American embarrassment. All major components have worn out at about 40-50k miles. A strong reason why the Japaneses are decimating the American auto industry. Not recommended

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5 out of 5 stars

So reliable, great investment...

lincoln224, 10/08/2009
1999 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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 :)

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3.38 out of 5 stars

You better be ready for this...

Steve The Bluesman, 11/28/2006
1999 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought used 3 1/2 years ago with 68k. Had to repair brakes twice, coolant reservoir, heater core, wheel bearings...but the car has never stranded anyone. Know going in that this car has a lot of design defects that you need to be aware of. Brakes, transmission, coolant system (including heater), are all going to fail. I do like the car though. Comfortable and safe, and it has turned me into a mechanic.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Jason, 06/02/2005
1999 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First car and have had it for 6 months and its been great. Was just rear ended the other day at about 25-30 mph and the Taurus held up fantastic. The car that hit me was a Corolla and it was totaled but my car only has bumper damage. Has lots of room for passengers. I've driven about 5,000 miles so far and it's at 75k and no problems with the car yet. It's pretty good with gas but could be better.

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