I've had trouble with my ignition switch for about two months. I put my key in, and the switch won't turn. I'd jiggle the key, turn it upside down, put it back in, jiggle the steering wheel, then it would finally let loose so I could start the engine.

Then one day, I looked at my key, it was the original key, and I've been using it for almost 17 years now. And I thought maybe I should try my extra key that isn't so worn out.....

The extra key worked just fine !! So I threw away the worn out key, and went to the hardware store and had a new key cut, so I'd once again have a spare...

I felt a little dumb after that one !! ;=)


LeRoy Wolff, original owner of
1984 Ford F150
300 six 3 speed with overdrive
optional dual rusted out fenders
truck's nick name "Old Red"