1999 Ford Taurus SHO Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 78,228miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.4L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by suspension (4) and vehicle speed control (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,228 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling11 52%
- Suspension4 19%
- Vehicle speed control2 9.5%
- Brakes1 4.8%
- Exterior lighting1 4.8%
- Seat belts1 4.8%
- Steering1 4.8%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I was making a turn from a main street onto a side road when my engine failed. I was almost rear ended by a truck making the same turn. The engine failed because the timing gear on one of the intake camshafts sheared off of the shaft. This destroyed the engine. This is a common problem with 1996-1999 Ford sho's.”
NHTSA complaint #10026092, filed 2003-07, 78,267 milesSuspension: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10285278, filed 2009-09, 200,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Driving down the street in which I live going 30 MPH, I depressed the brake pedal to turn into my driveway. My 11 year old was in the back seat. Suddenly the car began to accelerate after I tapped the brake pedal to turn into my driveway. The more I depressed the brake the faster the car would speed going from 30 MPH to 70 MPH. I flew through a stop sign onto a heavily traveled truck route slamming into a kia SUV. The other passenger broke ribs, a dog was ejected through the windshield. This car was out of control and could have killed people. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155936, filed 2006-04, 78,228 milesMileage when problems were reported
27% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,000 and 99,990 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1999 Ford Taurus SHO version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus SHO FWD | 3.4L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
Other model years of the Ford Taurus SHO
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 21 | 78,228 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 10 | 82,878 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 30 | 86,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 24 | 93,642 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 9 | 114,575 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 11 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 14 | 107,314 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Taurus SHO model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by suspension with 4.
Has the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO get?
The EPA rates the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO (Taurus SHO, 3.4L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford Taurus SHO reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,228 miles and the middle half falls between 66,000 and 99,990 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.