Three problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(1) intermittently, radio turned off when backing up or during forward turn. (2) while driving, seatbelt light began flashing with seat belt fastened, then power steering failed and radio turned off simultaneously (3) vehicle was towed to mechanic who one month previously fixed same problem on 1997 Taurus by changing the park-neutral switch.
Transmission shifts into reverse (internally) while gear shift indicator still indicates park.
Error code 0761-hydraulic failure of solenoid/transmission. Came on. When driving at high speed, vehicle as consumer describes, was "dragging" upon acceleration. Owner has another Taurus with same condition. Please describe details.