I have a 2002 F250 diesel, the key will turn to acc. but not on. It feels like it is hitting somthing in the column. I tried moving the shifting lever back and forth with my foot on the break, as I turned the key but it would not turn. I am thinking the tumblers are OK because it goes into acc. It feels like their is some lever that is not releasing the shift lever, because if I turn the key hard the shift lever jumps. Any ideas what is wrong, or how the interface between the lock tumbler and the shift lever works?

 

You mention wiggling the shift lever but obviously you've tried wiggling the steering wheel as well while trying to turn the key?

 

Yes, I have wiggled the steering wheel. The steering wheel is not locked. Just the shifter is locked in park, and I cannot turn the key except to accessory and off. I have manually moved the shifter lock solenoid but the shifter still will not move.

 

I wasn't trying to be a smartass but had to ask.

Hopefully bumping this will get you some real help, I've never experienced the issue myself.

 

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