Can anyone tell me or give me some info on how to change the ignition switch in my truck. It would be great to have some of the how to articles and pics like is on this site. Not sure if this is needed but most cases it is I have a 1988 Ford F150 with the 300 six in it. All help is very appreciated. I have learned alot from the guys on this site starting with the 73-79 group till now here. Thanks FTE.
Keith

 

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Removal


Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove steering column shroud and lower the steering column.
Disconnect the switch wiring at the multiple plug.
Remove the two nuts that retain the switch to the steering column.
LIFT the switch VERTICALLY UPWARD to disengage the actuator rod from the switch and remove switch.
Installation


When installing the ignition switch, both the locking mechanism at the top of the column and the switch itself must be in LOCK position for correct adjustment. To hold the mechanical parts of the column in LOCK position, move the shift lever into PARK (with automatic transmissions) or REVERSE (with manual transmissions), turn the key to LOCK position, and remove the key. New replacement switches, when received, are already pinned in LOCK position by a metal shipping pin inserted in a locking hole on the side of the switch.
Engage the actuator rod in the switch. Must be inserted in the slot of the sliding, black carrier.
Position the switch on the column and install the retaining nuts, but do not tighten them.
Move the switch UP and DOWN along the column to locate the mid-position of rod lash. Tighten the two ignition switch retaining nuts (TOP NUT FIRST to minimize rod binding) to 4.51-7.34 N.m(40-65 in-lb) .
Remove the lockpin. Connect the battery cable, and check for proper start in PARK or NEUTRAL. Also, ensure the start circuit cannot be actuated in the DRIVE and REVERSE position and that the engine will shut off in either DRIVE, REVERSE or NEUTRAL. If the engine will not shut off in the above positions then the switch is NOT adjusted properly. The switch will have to be re-adjusted. Refer to Ignition Switch: Adjustments .
Raise the steering column into position at instrument panel. Refer to Steering Column: Service and Repair: Removal/Installation .
Confirm that accessories are deactivated with ignition switch in OFF position, and that accessories are operable with switch in RUN position.

 

Thanks Loosmaster, But I have been told that I'm barking up the wrong tree. On the 2 problems I'm having on my truck will this fix the problem. First problem every now and again when you go to crank it it will keep trying to start with switch in the off position. second problem If I drive 50 or 60 miles I have to wait about thirty minutes or my truck wont crank. It sounds as if the battery is dead barely turns over then stops. You guys tell me what to do.
Thanks
Keith

 

What have you done to the truck so far to fix the problem? Parts replacement or Troubleshooting, so I don't cover the same things over again.

 

Loos,
I went to Napa the other day to buy the ignition switch and Bought what I thought was the ignition switch until I got the response here and all I got is the key and tumbler not the ignition switch. So I got to go back when I get paid to change it. I still have'nt changed the positive or negative wires. Those things are expensive. One of the short negative wires was $15.00 at Napa and the long one is $30.00 so had to wait till later.
Thanks Man
Keith