Representative photoBattery boost for a 1999 Ford Taurus
Battery boost for the 1999 Ford Taurus: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 12.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1999 Ford Taurus for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1999 Ford Taurus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1076 L (38 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,470 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,782 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1999 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 895 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (191), service brakes (117) and steering (116). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V332000 | 2004-07-15 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | 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,... |
| 99V250000 | 1999-09-20 | seat belts:front:anchorage | 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... |
| 98V288000 | 1998-11-09 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | 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. |
| 98V204000 | 1998-09-01 | vehicle speed control | 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. |
| 98V198000 | 1998-08-25 | seat belts:front:anchorage | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 1999 Ford Taurus
Need battery service for your 1999 Ford Taurus? A trusted shop does the work, not CarmaCars, and we keep you driving meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
About your Taurus
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Taurus. Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed automatic.
What to send us
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Before the shop starts
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Still deciding?
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