I have a 92 F150 standard cab XLT. The transmission was out of the truck when I bought it and I went to turn it to "run" to replace the ignition lock cylinder and it wouldn't turn. I eventually broke the key off in the ignition and unable to get it out. I've drilled the ignition to where there is no part of the broken key left in the ignition. Need some help on how to fix it so that I can get it to "run" to replace it.

 

You need to be able to twist the lock cylinder to the run position......

This topic is covered in Post# 9 of this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15864588

 

I am unable to turn the key at all.

 

That's a big problem that I have no experience of a work around.

 

If you were using the right key for the Ignition then it sounds like you may be fighting something else in the column.

However here what the book says:
Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove steering wheel as outlined.
3. Using channel lock pliers or vise grip pliers, twist lock cylinder cap until it separates from the lock cylinder.
4. Using a 3/8-inch diameter drill, drill down middle of ignition lock key slot approximately 44mm (1-3/4 inch) until lock cylinder breaks loose from breakaway base of lock cylinder. Remove lock cylinder and drill shavings from lock cylinder housing.
5. Remove retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from casting.
6. Carefully inspect lock cylinder housing for damage from the above operation. If damage is apparent, housing must be replaced.

Installation

1. Replace lock cylinder housing, if damaged.
2. Install actuator and ignition switch as outlined.
3. Install trim and electrical parts.
4. Install new ignition lock cylinder as outlined.
5. Install steering wheel as outlined.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
7. Check lock cylinder operation.

 

Thanks Bill

 

At one point the "shift lock" bar on my column broke in such a way it wouldn't allow the lock to turn. A big screwdriver and vice grips broke the "shift lock" bar, and a dent puller screwed into the lock mechanism made short work of the lock cylinder. I did have to pull the column apart to fix the broken "shift lock" bar. Amazing the lock cylinder popped right out without doing any serious damage.

I was a little pissed off at the time, if you can tell.

There is a lock drill out thread with pics on here somewhere in an E350 thread and/or it was on youtube. I don't remember which. Do some googling!