1999 Ford Taurus Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Taurus. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V332000Jul 15, 2004899,060 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
  Covers: Ford Taurus 1999–2001, Mercury Sable 1999–2001

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with…

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will…

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• 99V250000Sep 20, 199925,306 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Taurus 1999, Mustang 1999–2000, Mercury Sable 1999 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft in the switchable elr/alr mechanism that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. It is also possible that malfunction of the mechanism could prevent the belt from being switched into the alr mode. The…

  Possible consequence: If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. In the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with julian date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced.

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• 98V288000Nov 9, 19981,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
  Covers: Ford Taurus 1999, Mercury Sable 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equpped with the "california" emissions package. An incorrect transmission oil cooler line was installed. The line contacts the anti-lock braking system module support bracket and over time, can wear and develop a leak.

  Possible consequence: Transmission fluid leakage onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter can result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install the appropriate transmission oil cooler line.

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• 98V204000Sep 1, 19986,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford Taurus 1999, Mercury Sable 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A dash insulator retainer clip was not fully assembled to the accelerator cable dash fitting. The clip can disengage from the accelerator cable and fall into the accelerator pedal arm pivot area.

  Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, the engine may not fully return to idle. Also, the insulator may not stay in the intended location and could interfere with the accelerator cable.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles to ensure proper installation of the accelerator cable clip, and re-install if needed.

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• 98V198000Aug 25, 19987,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Taurus 1998–1999, Mercury Sable 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.

  Possible consequence: If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE04044Front suspension coil spring fractureClosed · May 24, 2004
• PE02080Front suspension coil spring fractureClosed · Oct 22, 2002

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