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Ignition lock/cylider Issue- or Worse?
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kenstupka
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Dec 21, 2011, 3:33 PM
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1995 Ford F150
5.0 L
160,000 miles
I cannot shut my engine off. It appears that the people that changed my tires might have forced the ignition lock beyond the "Stop" position and now the lock no longer stops the engine. I can start the engine without any issue.
Is this a problem with the ignition lock/cylinder or is this possibly a worse scenario?
Thanks for your help.
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Discretesignals
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Dec 21, 2011, 4:42 PM
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Can you rotate the ignition lock cylinder to the lock position and remove the key?
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kenstupka
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Dec 21, 2011, 5:03 PM
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Yes,
I can remove the key without any problem.
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Discretesignals
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Dec 21, 2011, 5:10 PM
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Ford did have a problem with the linkage in the steering column on those. Down on the steering tube portion of the column is the ignition switch. Disconnect the ignition switch. There is a rod that slides into the switch. Hold the rod and turn the lock cylinder. You'll be able to tell if it is broken.
If it is broken, remove the lock cylinder and inspect it. If the lock cylinder looks good, your going to have to remove the steering column from the truck and take column apart to inspect the linkage. It's not very fun either.
If you do end up pulling the column, replace the shifter tube bushings while your in there.
The part that usually breaks on those is called the upper and lower lock actuator assembly.
Looks something like this that usually breaks:
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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Dec 21, 2011, 5:19 PM)
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kenstupka
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Dec 21, 2011, 5:24 PM
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Many thanks for your reply. It will be several days before I can tackle this.
I might add some info that I forgot to mention that might shed some light on the situation.
For quite some time, when I would put the lock in the off position, I could remove the key and the buzzer would continue. Also, the lock would not "lock" even with the key out. I could literally turn the lock with out the key and start the vehicle.
With this added info, does this suggest a higher probability of what the problem might be?
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Discretesignals
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Dec 21, 2011, 5:30 PM
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That probably is a separate issue, but you'll know when you pull the lock cylinder and inspect it to be sure it is engaging the gear in the lock cylinder housing.
If you can take the key out and start the truck, the lock cylinder itself is bad, but I think you have two issues.
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dr.donut
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Dec 22, 2011, 7:18 AM
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I got my ranger ignition set at a locksmith, he had to order it but it was alot cheaper than the dealer cost, had no problems with it either
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re-tired
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Dec 22, 2011, 9:15 PM
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You dont have to pull the column to replace the actuator rod . You can remove necessary components in the truck . By all means check to see if rod is moving at the switch as DS is recommending . I did'nt know locksmiths carried ignition key cylinders. Try some wd40 into the key slot and work key in and out , sometimes the pins and the key buzzer switch get gummed up.If rod is broken your prob better off at a local shop , by the trime you rent the tools and factor in the aggravation its not worth it.
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