1999 Ford Taurus Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 874 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1999 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 874 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just purchased this vehicle from a car dealer. Since I purchase my bolts to the back brakes came out. Front end is making noises especially when turning the wheel. Back window is ready to break off missing passenger side hinge to hold the window in place. Brakes squeal. Electrical system is not working properly for example the power doors do not unlock, the power seat does not adjust when you push the button, the trunk can not be opened with the key, the doors have to be unlock manually.”
NHTSA complaint #10289514, filed 2009-10“The interior light continues to remain on and the dash readout indicates that there is a door open when there actually isn't. As a result, the driver's side door will not lock as long as the car believes there is an unlocked door.”
NHTSA complaint #10063858, filed 2004-03“The interior light continues to remain on and the dash readout indicates that there is a door open when there actually isn't. As a result, the driver's side door will not lock as long as the car believes there is an unlocked door.”
NHTSA complaint #10000087, filed 2002-12“While loading the trunk, the light bulb was on. When consumer closed trunk the light bulb burned part of the luggage, bulb was not protected. Owner concerned about the possiblity that the bulb could start a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #859351, filed 2000-03“Lights will come on, and windshield wipers will come on without prior warning. Also, door light and dome light come on. Dealership is aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #899183, filed 2001-11Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Taurus
180 complaintsVehicle speed control
109 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsSteering
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
91 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsSeat belts
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
59 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsTires
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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