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1FAFP53S8XG••••••1999 Ford TAURUS
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford TAURUS build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
658on the model
168builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Steering 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2011
The contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and there were no warnings on the instrument prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were not able to determine what caused the failure. The…
Service BrakesMar 2007
The contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling high. This confirmed that the cruise control was off. The contact engaged the brakes. However, the high idle continued to occur. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle stalled and the…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2007
The contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began driving as if the cruise control had been activated and accelerated abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Fuel SystemMay 2005
Gas tank rusted through, and leaking
SuspensionDec 2004
Consumer received a recall 04V332000 concerning front coil springs. No parts available were available. Service manager darryl
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAFP53S8XG114822 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.