10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 21,714 miles
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My wife drove our 1999 Ford Taurus SE to the store and when she went to leave the key would not fit in the ignition switch. After numerous attempts she finally got the key in but it would not turn the ignition switch. Her and my kids where stranded in town close to home. But with me being deployed it could have been a lot worse. I need to know if there has been any other issues with the ignition switches going bad on this type of car. I cant see a ignition switch going bad on such a fairly new car. And the cost and hassle you have to go through to get the switch, key and the key programmed is outrages.
- Shreveport, LA, USA
Consumer notice once placing key in ignition switch, ignition switch would not turn or steering wheel. Dealer was contacted.
- Portland, OR, USA
At 30,000 miles I had to replace my transmission on my new car due to the plastic parts that they are made out of. I had extended warranty so they charged me $100.... I also had to replace the steering column due to the car not me causing the problem. I paid $100 then also. I don't think I should have paid a penny either time. These are the car's problem's and it should have been recalled. They never told me of a recall. Not even the Ford I bought it from would tell me of any recall's. by law they should notify me, and tell me if I ask. I was in a wreck once in this car and I floored the car to avoid a head on collision. The front wheel drive pulled me forward and once I was hit the engine died and I was in a tail spin. The only thing that save us from being crushed by this truck, was me pulling up out of the way by my speed. But the engine being shut off could have killed us. If your engine get's cut off you can't pull your self away from the other car's. that is a deadly mistake cutting off the fuel.
- Loudon, TN, USA
Company car caught on fire. Phots and investigation appears to be started by electrical. Ford has several tsbs on wiring harness and ignition switch.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
While driving along vehicle would just shut down, losing power. Intermittently windshield wipers would move and other electrical functions failed. Vehicle has had four alternators replaced, and vehicle was twice left stranded on side of road.
- Shelbyville, DE, USA
Ignition switch problems. Contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced ignition switch, but problem remains.
- Beaver, PA, USA
- Peck, MI, USA