1999 Ford Taurus electrical system problems
61 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1999 Ford Taurus, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Had just parked vehicle. Was informed that vehicle was on fire. The fire department arrived & extinguished the flames. Had indicated the flames were caused by an electrical problem.
Has happened three times, the entire electrical system has shut off while driving. Had alternator and battery replaced. Battery light is on and lights dim considerably while driving at night resulting in sometimes shutting down completely. Happens day and night.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus
- Suspension 187 complaints
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Steering 115 complaints
- Cruise control 113 complaints
- Transmission 82 complaints
- Engine 76 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Seat belts 63 complaints