1999 Ford Taurus visibility problems

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Visibility · 74,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the windshield wipers failed intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Visibility · MN

I own a 99 ford taurus. It is leaking water into the passenger compartment. This leak has caused the heater blower motor and resister to short out as a result I have no heat and it is winter in minnesota. I cannot afford the over $200 repair and with the leak still present it will short out again. There is at least one similar complaint that I know of, it is 10184014. I believe this is a safety issue because my windows will not defrost and it impairs my vision. The blower motor would not have failed if the leak did not exist.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Body, Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Visibility · 199,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The air conditioner blower motor has a shortage and the passenger side floor was always wet due to a leak. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure and the manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 199,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Visibility · VA

Wipers come on and spray wiper fluid while the switch is in the off position. This occurs while the blinkers are switched on. They will eventually turn off by giggling the lever. Not once was the wiper switch ever found in the on position. This has been a troublesome experience for years.

Filed Dec 8, 2007 · Body, Visibility · 144,000 miles · OH

I am experiencing a leak (twice) in my 1999 ford taurus lx that leaves my passenger side floor soaked and has caused me to replace my blower motor/resistor(once thus far). I do not see a specific recall related to my make and model listed on any ford site but I have become aware that this is an extremely common experience for taurus owners. This defect is being passed on to the consumer unfairly, a recall should be ordered. I paid less than us$200 for my replacement parts and labor, but I hear that ford charges upwards of $500 to fix the leak completely. If I don't have this done, I will likely be replacing parts again and/or will be exposed to mold. Please act. I have been able to find others with the same problem online such as a previous complaint : 10184014 filed concerning recall 03v087000.

Filed Oct 8, 2007 · Engine, Visibility · 145,000 miles · MO

Ford coolant corrosion is costing us tooooo much. Engine was running hot. Started with thermostat, then degas bottle cap (full of rust), then water pump (fins corroded and gone), then radiator flushed-full of rust, now head gasket is gone. Flushing system didn't help. Heater core has problems too--no heat to defrost windows which is hazardous to driving car.

Filed May 22, 2005 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · CT

Car: 1999 ford taurus se sedan a problem has started occuring with my front windshield wipers since oct 2004. The wipers are malfunctioning, whereby they come on intermittently even when the wiper-switch is in the off position. I took my car to my dealer ( dillon ford, 30 tolland turnpike, manchester,ct ) to have this problem examined and fixed. The dealership charged me $75.00 to examine the problem. The technicians reported that they were nto able to reproduce the problem and felt the cause of the problem might be a failed gem module. I ordered a new gem module through the dealership and had my gem module replaced. This cost me about $400.00. The replacement did not fix my problem at all. I still have in my possession my old gem module; the car has the new gem module. I took the car agian to the dealership on 05/20/2005 to have the problem fixed, however the technicians again reported that they were not able to reproduce the problem. Meanwhile I still have the problem with the malfunctioning wipers, and I feel this is not only a huge irritant, but also a safety hazard.

Filed May 12, 2005 · Visibility · 21,970 miles · WI

When driving my car,the windshield wipers will come on periodically without being turned on.this happens while driving down a road with or without having made a turn. It has happened at least 40 times within the last year.my ford dealer says they cannot fix it under warranty because they can't make the problem happen,therefore,they can't fix it.this same problem is occurring with a 2nd 1999 taurus that I own and my son drives.pretty strange coincidence,wouldn't you say?my fear is that when I need the wipers to work someday they will fail completely and not go on at all.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Visibility · 2,000 miles · NC

The windshield wipers would come on and go off while driving in inclement weather. The consumer was able to drive to dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the windshield motor needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information. *jb left back window motor fell out of window. Window will not go up or down. Dealership found motor was broken.