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Mar 15, 2015 | 07:57 AM

SouthernBlues

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Ignition Problem

When I parked my truck last night, I turned the key off but it all of a sudden went very loose. Now it will turn back and forth with no resistance. I can turn it all the way forward and it will still engage the starter and it will start and drive fine but I have to unplug the distributor to kill the motor as the key will not shut it off. Plus, I have to unhook the battery when it's not running as all the power stays on (fuel pump, radio, etc) even with the key completely removed. What broke?

Mar 15, 2015 | 07:59 AM

SouthernBlues

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Changed the Key Lock Cylinder and still have the same problem

Mar 15, 2015 | 09:41 AM

subford

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From: Easton,Ks

You have a bad Ignition switch.
The key tumbler does not cause this as you have found out.

Mar 15, 2015 | 10:43 AM

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There's a cast aluminium piece between the lock cylinder and switch that breaks also. Could be that or the switch.

Mar 15, 2015 | 11:59 AM

tjc transport

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i say bad ignition actuator. 99% of the time it breaks in a no start situation, but i have had 5-6 that broke in a start but no shut off situation.

Mar 15, 2015 | 03:58 PM

SouthernBlues

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My brother works at ford, he told me to pull the column and he will take it to work and check it out

Mar 15, 2015 | 05:01 PM

tjc transport

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dang!! i just realized you have a newer truck. i never messed with one of those, all i did were the 91 and older trucks.

it must be nice having your own in house dealer mechanic!!!