worn ignition switch?
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worn ignition switch?
I apologize if this has been asked before - I tried a search with no luck.
Anyway, recently I can pull the ignition key out of the switch while the engine is running. Looks like the key is worn a bit. Is it possible that the ignition key switch is worn out too?
Is this a do-it-yourself fix it job or better left to take to a Ford shop to repair? If do-it-yourself, how much $, time, and special tools required?
Thanks in advance
Anyway, recently I can pull the ignition key out of the switch while the engine is running. Looks like the key is worn a bit. Is it possible that the ignition key switch is worn out too?
Is this a do-it-yourself fix it job or better left to take to a Ford shop to repair? If do-it-yourself, how much $, time, and special tools required?
Thanks in advance
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worn ignition switch?
I Just replaced mine. Its a do it your self job.It cost less than 12 dollars.It took about ten minutes.I took off the bottem cover off the steering column to find the push pin.The instructions that came with the lock explain it quite well. sav
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It's definitely a DIY job, and you don't need ANY tool other than something like a bamboo skewer to push the release pin inside the steering column. The hole points straight down from the bottom of the column in the RR near the lock cylinder (where the key goes) and the steering wheel - it's the only small one; the others are screw holes. Put the key in the RUN position & push the pin (it's about 1 1/2" inside the plastic), then pull the whole lock cylinder out & put the new one in (with its key in RUN). Turn the key to any other position, and you're finished! 
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Thanks for the quick replies! Sounds like a new project for next weekend - Can the lock cylinder be purchased from any parts store or it has to be purchased from Ford (i.e. is it unique to how my truck is keyed)?
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Its a ford part, the dealership will need to rekey a lock cylinder...the part is about 35 dollars. I love mine worn like that,,,i can leave the truck running but pull the key and lock the doors if i need to run in somewhere. I don't know about yours, but mine could lock the column if i just rattled the lock when i shut it off.
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Parts store if you don't mind 2 keys - Ford if you just HAVE to keep the door & ignition the same.
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FYI
Ford has a kit that gives you both the Ignition and door locks
If I remember right about $30.00 well worth it
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Ford has a kit that gives you both the Ignition and door locks
If I remember right about $30.00 well worth it
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If you buy a kit doesn't that mean you have to remove 2 door panels and the ign? For my customers who want the key the same I just get a new lock cylinder and take it to a local lock shop to be rekeyed. Cost is way less than what I would have to charge for installing a set.
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It's possible to change the door lock cylinders from outside. The clip that holds them in the door sticks out the back edge of the door, so you can pull it, pull the cylinder out of the door, and unhook the op rod, then replace it. I've done it several times.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 31-Dec-02 AT 09:11 PM (EST)]If your key doesn't fit the lock, or the lock cylinder is somehow damaged preventing the correct key from working, you'll have to remove the lower column shroud and drill out the little pin that holds the cylinder in. It can't be pushed in unless the cylinder is in the RUN position.
