Ignition switch locked. As a result, the key was unable to come out of the ignition.
1997 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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The instrument panel will display the "door ajar" warning icon and the dome light will remain on while operating the vehicle. After exiting and securing the vehicle, the dome light will remain on for an indefinate amount of time. The problem is intermittent but can continue to malfunction for a week-at-a-time and not have a recurrence for up to a month. Dealer told me that unless I could localize the source of the failure, they could not begin to solve the problem.
Ltr fm m.l. Moody (tx) re defective steering column in a 1997 ford taurus, requests a defect investigation . *mr the red light had come on the dash which had indicated a problem with the battery and the steering column locked on two separate occasions. The owner of the repair shop stated the steering locked up four times. The consumer requested reimbursement for the mechanical error. *scc
Defective steering column in a 1997 ford taurus. Request a defect investigation. *ph prior to the incident, the red light had come on the dash which indicated a problem with the battery and the steering locked up on two separate occasions. The previous owners of the vehicle experienced four incidents of steering lock up. *scc
The vehicle's fuel pump wires arched which could have caused a fire in the vehicle. Please provide additional information. *nlm fuel pump had to be replaced.
Headlights fail without warning headlight plug melts from overheating and electrical contact is lost causing lights to go out
The turn signals and flashers were inoperative. *ak the dealer found both fuses pulled and flashers disconnected. *scc
While traveling at highway speeds, all the dash lights illuminated and the engine shut off. The mechanic stated the wiring harness was routed in a way were it caused friction and wore out the installation which caused the wires to be exposed.
The vehicles interior lights and door ajar chime came on and stayed on after the vehicle was started.
All lights, brake lights, hi-low beams and running lights work! All panel lights and interior lights work. Turning signals & emergency flashers do not work at all! It is as though the wires in the steering column were disconnected from both the turning stick (switch) and the emergency switch? Checked every fuse in fuse box under hood and they all look ok. Assume no bulb problem because there was and is no fast blink... It seems like the problem was first noticed during an all day rain storm...very dangerous situations came about because I assumed directional were still working during several turns...then someone almost hit me when I was changing lanes....I thought it was just a dumb driver till it happened a few more times....then I noticed no turn signals...very scary (VIN: [xxx])! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Re: 1997 taurus 3.0 vulcan - frost plug corrosion and head gasket blown!.
Consumer states that after putting keys into the ignition to start vehicle, keys got stuck as a result of the ignition switch locking up. Contacted dealer. Had part replaced dealer unable to remove keys.
While driving and without warning lost power steering. Only warning that was received by consumer was a short in electrical components.
Transmission gear shift will not engage from park, found a broken shift control cable, replaced. Ignition key turns and does not start car, problem in steering column, rr steering column and replaced link from ignition switch to lock cylinder.
While driving at 65 MPH starter malfunctioned without warning, causing vehicle to come to a complete stop. Please provide further details if needed.
Consumer states while putting vehicle in reverse, radio and windows quit working, sometimes when putting vehicle in reverse the steering wheel will get tight, possible electrical problem.
A/c compressor seized causing drivebelt failure and loss of steering, alternator, and power brakes.
Interior map light is also the dome lights. Cannot shut off when the door is open. When the door sensor breaks the sensors thinks the door is open. This is hazardous at night since there is glare coming off the windshield.
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Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street, and there was another vehicle parked on side of road, and consumer's vehicle hit other vehicle from behind. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy.whenever the alternator gets wet the light gomes on and the power steering fails making it difficult to control the vehicle. Nlm
Wire insulation inside fuel tank was worn through because of the way it was mounted.
While driving about 65 MPH engine stalled without a prior warning, and consumer lost cotrol and vehicle went off the road. Found out that ignition coil fuse was blown and had to be replaced. Consumer was concerned of an accident.
Switch in door to advise if door is open stays on. When this occurs, it causes for dome lights to come on. Consumer has had repairs on vehicle on two different occasions, but problem continues to occur.
Fuel injection system grounds, causing leakage and complete loss of electrical system which results in vehicle completely shutting down. Please give any further details.
When sun hits vehicle or even when temperature is hot at night, interior lights and door ajar light come on. Lights stay on for an hour or more before going out. This causes poor driver's visibility when driving at night. Dealership was not able to determine what was causing this problem.
Bearings failed. Nlm
Consumer was traveling about 15mph and ran over a puddle of water, and fronts wheels locked up. There was a horrible of noise, and battery lights came on. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving through a water puddle, the vehicle and driver experienced an approximate 4-5 second loss of power steering and the alternator light came on. *ak
Electrical short caused power windows to fail. Also, steering malfunctioned intermittently. Dealer notified, and appointment was received.
Door ajar light on dash stays on. Sometimes ocasionally it goes off, interior lights won't go off because of it, resulting in a dead battery, back window doesn't always work, engine check light goes on and off. The dealer thinks I'm crazy cause whenever I take it in to be repaired the lights are all off. They told me it was a relay switch and they said they fixed it and it still is broken.
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