1989 ford f-150 300-6 5speed
 

I have a 1989 ford f150 that is having some issues
the main thing is the ignition were the key goes is broken and im wondering if there is any adivce on how to fix it?
the batts full and starter works
but inside the coulum i turn the key and itjust 'flops" over, the lock mechinisim doesnt work either. Idk someone said i may need a speicial tool to fix this or? please help thxs!

so the ignition cylinder just turns freely and doesnt start the vehicle? or does the cylinder turn and start the vehicle w/out the key?

You could prolly take the switch out and see whats up with it.Sounds like sum guts fell apart in there.

is it a tilt coulmn? if so it needs the actuator . used to be rather common

while you have the column dropped, make sure the switch mounted about halfway down the column works

sorry i havent replied in a while.. still havein the issue, um maverick it has to have the key in there to turn it, but it just turns too frelly and my dashlights are on and everything, but i dont know how to take the steering colum apart...and i dont live near town and cant get a book for a while..i dont belive its a tilt...cuz theres no lever thing to get it to tilt..
thxs

Again, first make sure the ignotion switch itself works. The check to see that the pushrod doesn't look bent. You usually can do this by sticking your head on top of the gas pedal and looking up.

Sounds like you have a messed up part called an "actuator". Take apart the column to check. To pull the steering wheel, take off the horn pad (2 screws on back), pull off the big nut in the center, then use a steering wheel puller. If you don't have one you can usually get it off by pulling REALLY FUGGEN HARD on one side of the wheel, than the other, until it comes off. Take out the blinker switch (rod and a few 0.25" screws), and then watch all the shiny zinc and aluminum parts as you turn the key. One of them should either be broken or have missing teeth.

Chances are you'll be best off just replacing the whole column. It takes 1 hour maximum, is very easy to figure out, and non-tilt columns are very easy to get and should cost you about $100.

Thanks ill do that!

I just threw this thread together because this is what happened to mine. Im fairly certain this is your problem.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-easy-way.html

It actually took longer to make that thread than it did to do the job.:-X22

Good luck and hope that helps

Edit: the blinker lever is the tilt lever. Push toward the dash (mine needs to be pushed HARD)

yep it was my actuator that broke in the excat spot...i will read it wen i get back from school thxs so much!!!!