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Anonymous Posted on Jul 28, 2013

2007 ford taurus w/ locked steering wheel and car won't start

2007 taurus sedan se won't start and steering wheel is locked apparently due to tires turned out upon parking

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Try pulling the steering wheel slightly to one side and turning the key to unlock the steering wheel

  • Anonymous Jul 28, 2013

    I've been able to turn steering wheel to correct position altho wheels somewhat turned still; car still doesn't start but low oil pressure message still comes up and "theft" light comes on

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SOURCE: door locks Ford Focus SE 2007

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2008

SOURCE: A4 steering lock does not engage and car won't turn over

The steering locks don't necessarily engage when the key is removed, I always turn the wheel before exiting to engage it. There are several positions that will allow the pin to lock in but if between these, it may seem that it isn't locked.

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: ignition key won t turn. steering wheel locked

the key may be worn badly or the ignition needs to be replaced.

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  • Posted on Feb 09, 2010

SOURCE: power steering problems with 1997 ford taurus

What! Not likely the pump, if it has fluid. Most likely the steering rack is shot. Have a reman installed and flush the cooler or the new one will fail. Install a FILTRON magnetic filter, in the return line also. Use Mercon or Mercon V Fluid,not auto part store **** and never any sealers. If you want ,you could make up a blend of Lubegard and Mec V. I do all the above,If it isn't like a new car after all that,check out the ball joints , but especially the bearing assy on top of the struts. They could be half your stiffness. What causes these steering racks to fail ,is because, no one changes the fluid every couple years,just like you never flush brake fluid or trans fluid. I made a living in the trans business ,just on Taurus and Chrysler Caravans, for that very reason. Don't you just love neglect?

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2010

SOURCE: Key won't turn steering wheel not locked.

common for this key switch to be defective. Might try graphite lubricant to spray in the hole. Once you replace key switch it will have to be recoded (electronically)by a lock smith, repair shop or dealer.

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