95 Taurus won't turn off

[grantsdale]

Car starts and runs fine, but it won't turn off. I put it in park and can even pull out the key with it staying on. Already replaced the ignition switch and lock, no help.

Only way to turn it off currently is to pull the fuses in the front.

Please help, I need this car to last til sept so i can get my 05 mustang!

[johnkburns]

I had this exact same problem with the exact yr and model this very weekend! I couldnt disconnect my battery (the terminals were too tight, i was stripping the nuts) - so i pulled apart a negative cable clip located near the battery and the engine shutdown. however, since the battery was still connected, it died overnight. Ive brought it in to the dealer today and am awaiting the exact details on the issue.

[grantsdale]

Mine is fixed now. I had to remove the entire steering column.

Here's the walkthrough of what I had to do.

1) Ignition lock + cylinder broke, cylinder spins and goes out of position.
2) Because ignition lock is out of position, the ignition switch actuator linkage rod also pulls out of position. Said rod is two pieces, with a pin between the two. The pin falls out of position when the rod is out of position.
3) To re insert the pin between the two pieces of the linkage rod, the entire steering column must be removed, all the way down to the firewall.
4) Replace pin, replace column, put in new ignition lock, and everything is ready to go. Of course the battery is dead after having the doors open for two days working on it, but you can't win em all.