1996 Ford Taurus power steering

100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHIEF412
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when i put the transmission in any motion gear, the radio wont work and the car is very hard to steer
May 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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What about in park? Power steering works or not in park?

How is the fluid level in the reservior? Full and clean (clear pink).

IS there any noises when turning? Like a moaning for example.
May 16, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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1. Power STR works in PARK & NEUTRAL. It does NOT work in REVERSE or any of the FORWARD GEARS.
2. PWR DTR level is at correct level.
3. Color of fluid is OK also.

Also the radio and power windows do not work when in Reverse or any of the forward gears.
May 22, 2010 at 12:42 AM
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Replace the transmission range sensor/neutral saftey switch. Very common failure. ....this switch is actually 3 circuits in one....one of them is digital and it fails, this causes the GEM to misinterpret the info and causes your concerns.
May 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM
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