Three problems related to steering anti-theft device have been reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Taurus.
Twice, steering column has locked, repaired once under warranty before 75,000, repaired again when locking clip fell out. Now, clip is out again and vehicle can be shifted without braking. I am having it repaired next week(7/28/04).
When making right turns steering wheel locked. As a result, consumer lost control of vehicle and it landed in a ditch. No injuries reported.
Consumer states that steering wheel locks up when turning steering wheel. Dealer notified.