# 2002 Ford Taurus X - Electric issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [August 22, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964 "2022-08-22T15:54:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![ladyt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@ladyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyt)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964/1 "2022-08-22T15:54:18Z")

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why does my locks go up and down and the interior light comes on when I am driving

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964/2 "2022-08-22T20:26:38Z")

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That indicates your car has some sort of electrical problem. Common possibilities

- battery/alternator/grounds
- body control module (if applicable)
- wiring insulation degraded (first check, driver door hinge area)
- connector corrosion

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964/3 "2022-08-22T21:18:55Z")

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Your vehicle has a failing door ajar switch.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-x-electric-issues/185964/4 "2022-08-22T21:22:26Z")

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My Corolla has a dash warning light if key in ignition & door is not closed. OP, does your car have that warning light? If so, does it ever turn on for no reason, especially when these other symptoms are occurring?