Standard Ignition NS-200 neutral safety switch for the 1998-2007 Ford Taurus and other vehicles lets the engine start only in park or neutral. It replaces a damaged switch and restores neutral safety function.
- Plastic body made to withstand extreme conditions
- 100% end-of-line testing on every switch
- Electrically operated 12V switch
- Rectangular female connector with 10 male blade terminals
- Bolt-mount design
Quick facts
- Part: Standard Ignition NS-200 neutral safety switch
- Fits: 1998-2007 Ford Taurus and other vehicles
- Material: Plastic
- Condition: New
A worn switch can show up as an engine that will not crank in park or neutral, or one that cranks in another gear. These signs can mean the switch is worn, though a weak battery or a failing starter can be behind a no-crank too, so find the cause before replacing it.
Fits
This neutral safety switch is a direct-fit replacement for the 1998-2007 Ford Taurus, the 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey. A 1998-2007 Ford Taurus takes one. If your car is not named here, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 4 in (101.6 mm)
- Voltage: 12V
- Terminals: 10
- Connector: 1, rectangular, female
Build and materials
- Material: Plastic
- Terminal type: male blade
- Attachment: bolt mount
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One neutral safety switch. Mounting hardware and gaskets are not included, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Interchange: S26086 · 8846 · F455 · NS5579 · F6DZ7F293AA · F8DP7F293AA · F8DZ7F293AA · F8DZ7F293AB · F8DZ7F293AC · F8DZ7F293AD · SW5575 · SW6012 · NS5579SB · NS200T
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S26086, 8846, F455, NS5579, F6DZ7F293AA, F8DP7F293AA, F8DZ7F293AA, F8DZ7F293AB, F8DZ7F293AC, F8DZ7F293AD, SW5575, SW6012, NS5579SB, NS200T
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Taurus switch work on a 1998-2007 Ford Taurus?
Yes. Standard Ignition NS-200 is a direct-fit replacement for the 1998-2007 Ford Taurus. For a different car, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this neutral safety switch come with bolts or a gasket?
No. Mounting hardware and gaskets are not included with this switch, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
How many terminals does this neutral safety switch have?
It has 10 male blade terminals and one rectangular female connector. The switch runs on 12V and mounts with bolts.
What are the signs of a bad neutral safety switch?
The engine may not crank in park or neutral, or it may crank in another gear. A shop can test the switch's electrical operation.
Does the NS-200 replace part number F8DZ7F293AA?
Yes. F8DZ7F293AA is one of the numbers Standard Ignition NS-200 replaces, along with F8DZ7F293AB, F8DZ7F293AC and several others.
