Ford Taurus owners have reported 6 problems related to steering anti-theft device (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the Taurus.
On June 4, 2014 while driving at highway speed the engine and all power died on my 2004 Ford Taurus lx. All operation and gauges of the vehicle were operating as designed before the incident and there was no indication that a failure was imminent. After the engine died all steering and breaking became unresponsive almost to the point of being inoperable. The car was maneuvered to the shoulder without incident and towed to an auto-repair shop. The repair shop said the codes on the car indicated that the pats (passive anti-theft system) shut down the car as it thought it was being stolen. Speaking with Ford dealerships this is apparently a known issue.
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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).
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When making right turns steering wheel locked. As a result, consumer lost control of vehicle and it landed in a ditch. No injuries reported.
While driving 2 mph steering wheel locked up. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
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Consumer states that steering wheel locks up when turning steering wheel. Dealer notified.
Remote key does not work. Consumer not able to unlock or lock vehicles doors. Also, alarm does not sound when entering vehicle. Please provide any further information.
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