1999 Ford Taurus SHO: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling; the 1998 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1999 ford taurus rear strut springs broken. Both rear strut springs have broke on the car. I was told this can cause tire failure if spring punctures tire. I did not know of the problem until had the car evaluated by service station. $500 to fix it, haven't fix it yet, and therefore car is currently not being driven as it is not safe to drive. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2009
“The rear exhaust sprocket on the camshaft of my 1999 ford taurus sho came loose and caused the valves to come in contact with the pistons. This is not a rare occurence either. Many cases of this are being documented on a website called www.v8sho.com. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2005
“The power steering on my car is completely shot. We've replace the pump and examined the hose/lines with no success. I'm am only able to steer my car with much effort. Turning or swerving quickly to avoid an accident would be nearly impossible. I've read on the internet that numerous ford tauraus's have sufferd the same problems. This is a manufactuer defect that needs to be addressed.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2005
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“While driving the engine produces a ticking noise. Dealer states the cam shaft position sensor has malfunctioned. Consumer is concerned that the vehicle will shut down while in motion. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2005
“Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v332000/manufacturer's recall 04s17 concerning coil springs around august 2004. Had contacted dealership, and informed no parts were available until manufacturer send out parts in december. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2004
“Consumer's rear passenger seat belts will not retract. Consumer was made aware of this when the seat was occupied by rear seat passengers. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2004
“Driving down the road and heard a ticking noise, then a backfire and the car died. The dealership is telling me that I need a new head and that it would be cheaper to put in a used engine. They say that the rear head, all the valves are stuck open, but they didn't go any futher to tell me why.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2004
“It is a known fact, to ford and their dealers, that the 1996 through 1999 ford taurus v8 sho have defective cam shafts. Why hasn't anthing been done to protect the driving public from this menace. Go to the following web page. *ak http://auto.com/industry/taurus24_20021024.htm my son was driving a 1999 ford taurus v8 sho when the camshaft failed causing the car to lose power steering and power brakes. Only by the grace of god he was not hurt. There are hundreds, more likely thousands of ford taurus v8 sho cars with dangerous camshaft defects.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v332000 in july 2004. Ford has issued a front coil springs recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but the dealer still does not have the parts in order to repair. *ak recall campaign. As of 01/04/2005 dealer does not have the correct parts to repair the vehicle according to the recall. *tc”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2004
“Engine failure due to frozen cam shaft due to faulty press fit cam container reported on 30% of yamaha built ford taurus sho v8 engines (original equipment) built between 1996 & 1999. * cb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.
Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
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Is the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.