1999 Ford Taurus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 874 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Ford Taurus, 1% of the 874 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the support beams and the sub frame were corroded. Also, the contact stated that there was severe corrosion under the driver's seat. The dealer informed him the seat could fall out at anytime. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10607462, filed 2014-07, 133,000 miles“The drivers seat of our Ford Taurus is broken. The seat back moves forward and backward independent of the seat adjustment track. This movement requires the constant adjustment of the drivers seat belt which is very distracting to the driver which increases the chance of an accident. I am also concerned that the seat may not hold up in an accident. The dealer I took this to benna Ford in superior wi refused to replace the seat. I have also contacted Ford corporate and they have also refused to replace the seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #752897, filed 2001-10“Consumer had a front end collison and air bags did not deploy. Driver/passenger sustained injuries. At the time of front end collision the hood came in through windsheild on right side. Seat belt failed in rear which is holding child's seat. Back rest on left back seat came loose.”
NHTSA complaint #863886, filed 2000-06“Right back seat rose up when front of the seat was pushed. Consumer has taken vehicle to a local dealer who recognized the defect, but was unable to fix it. On a head to head collision, seat would pop up from underneath of passenger, which could cause serious damages.”
NHTSA complaint #862830, filed 2000-05“Consumer stated while sitting at a light, he was rear ended, the front headrest is at full extension which is useless, upon being hit, the consumer stated that his head went back at a 45 degree angle causing him to suffer whiplash.”
NHTSA complaint #785937, filed 2002-04Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 12 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 3 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 8 | 1% |
| 1988 | 12 | 4% |
| 1987 | 14 | 5% |
| 1986 | 6 | 6% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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