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Nov 10, 1999 | 11:03 AM

DARYE

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IGNITION PROBLEM

I HAVE A 89 F-150 W/300. RECENTLY MY IGNITION ON THE COLUMN WENT BAD AND I HAVE BEEN STARTING IT WITH A SCREWDRIVER ACROSS THE SELONOID. BEFORE I ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SWITCH IS THERE ANY SPECIAL TOOLS I MIGHT NEED TO REMOVE THE COLUMN OR THE SWITCH ITSELF? MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH CRUISE ON TH STEERING WHEEL, & TILT.

Nov 10, 1999 | 12:22 PM

Mulletwagon

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IGNITION PROBLEM

89 F-150s, Broncos, and Mustangs were recalled about two years ago for an ignition switch change at Ford's expense. The hot pole on the switch was too close to ground and had a history of shorting and starting fires. Local dealer changed mine out (Bronco and Mustang). Switch is located on the column below dash. HTH

Nov 10, 1999 | 04:30 PM

Pastmaster

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IGNITION PROBLEM

I had to replace my ignition switch on my 89, and I got a Ford switch, but I had to pay for it, does ford have to pay for this? Maybe I should get my money back?

Evan A.K.A. PastMaster
1993 F-150 302/E40d XLT
1989 F-150 302/Aod 4x4 XLT Lariat

Nov 10, 1999 | 07:17 PM

Hdlinerman

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IGNITION PROBLEM

Pastmaster, try going to www.nhtsa.dot.gov under the car safety column go into problems and issues and then enter into the recall section. This should answer your question