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The 2000 Ford Taurus does contain a transponder chip inside the key. The replacement can be programed by a locksmith or dealer service department.
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Your governor drives a Taurus? Why would you want his potato chips in your car?
Computer controlled If you have a 3.0 you can turn the distributor to adjust, after you pull out the adjustment chip.
Contact a Ford Dealership.
1998 Explorer uses a PATS II system with a transponder in the keyhead.
If it doesn't have the computer chip in it, it is about $3 to get one cut. One with the chip is about $17.
Unfortunately, you have bought the "lemons of lemons" and you are going to have further problems. The Ford Escort for years has not had good running points and everything from the trani to breaks failing has been reported. If you want to keep the car it's best to get the extended warranty on it if you can (it saves a lot of money.) You will have to take your car into a mechanic as it's probably the computer chip (you may not have to replace it, but it could have come loose.) This happens a lot on Fords (I own a 1994 Ford Taurus.)
i am a locksmith, need more info, does it work your ign, or your doors?
yes but if the key has a chip in it then you will have to go to a dealership for tehm to program you a new one.
If you had keys with computer chip embedded,you will have to go back to a dealer,and have it checked&ordered..
wear and tear, transmission oil leakage causing gears to freeze up/chip causing more damage etc.