Ignition Switch problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus

The ignition switch on my 2000 Ford Taurus failed.

Complaint received via e-mail. 2000 ,Ford, Taurus sel shut down while driving in high speed traffic. It has been to the local Ford dealership twice regarding the issue. Today after the third occurrence the service technician suggested that I use a different ignition key while operating the vehicle - I do not accept this as a viable solution to the trouble. When the engine dies while in traffic power steering/power brakes, and directional signals are lost. The car is a menace to the driving public. It is only a matter of time before its behavior causes an accident. My car is only 4 years old, and has only 33000 miles. All I wish is for Ford to fix the car, so that it is reliable and no longer a danger to myself and the motoring public.

While starting vehicle engine would turn twice. Consumer let off key, and engine exploded flowing by smoke coming from under the hood. When hood was opened, consumer noticed that engine manifold was blown to pieces.

Anti-lock system brake light comes on, and brakes don't operate properly. Dealership is aware of problem. Vehicle was stuck in park, dealer replaced the brake lamp switch, a few weeks later , the abs light illuminated, vehicle had no brake lights or signal lights, no window power, or radio and cd power, dealer replaced the brake lamp switch again, consumer states 3 days after purchase the alarm switch went off and locked vehicle, ignition switch has been replaced twice.

While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall, and indicator light would flash on soon after loss of steering . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Key will get stuck in ignition which is not being able to release. When this happens steering wheel becomes locked. Please describe details.