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fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
95,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2005 Ford Taurus accessories - exterior problems

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2005 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 192011

Taurus SEL 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased my Taurus used. Only received one key, whereas a new one has two. The keys have a transponder chip in them that keeps the car from starting unless the keys are coded to the cars computer. My singular key is a copy without even a logo on it. The dealership didn't have another key for it, nor do they have any idea what the keyless entry code is. So, what happenes if I lose my only key? Or, worse, lock my only key inside the car?

My last ford was an old (1987) T-Bird TurboCoupe. The keyless entry code was taped inside the decklid. Why on earth did Ford decide it was a better idea to stop that practice? As it stands now, I'd have to fork over $25 to a dealership for another key with a chip in it and then pay another $50 to hook up to their computer, not only to program the new key, but to find out what the keyless entry code is. Can't I just contact the manufacturer, provide proof of ownership and just ask for the keyless entry code? I know they have a record of it, since the code is factory generated and stored on their central records.

Or... is all this complicated rigomorole just another attempt by a car company to get as much money from us as they can?

- Ryan W., Roseville, MI, US

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