Ford Explorer 2000
I put my keys in the ignition after driving all day long. I cannot turn my ignition/starter at all. It is stuck/won't move. The car cannot be turned on at all in other words! The brake and the steering wheel seem to be less mobile than usual. I do not know what's wrong or what I can do! Please help quickly!
2007-02-06 07:59:03 · 10 answers · asked by meros85 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ford Explorer 2000
I put my keys in the ignition after driving all day long. I cannot turn my ignition/starter at all. It is stuck/won't move. The car cannot be turned on at all in other words! The brake and the steering wheel seem to be less mobile than usual. It is in park. The automatic gear shift does not move much. I do not know what's wrong or what I can do! Please help quickly!
2007-02-06 08:08:33 · update #1
My keys can go in and out fine
2007-02-06 08:08:55 · update #2
I figured it out. All of you gave me very expensive advise. The only thing that was helpful was the fact that it was a "locked steering column" which I entered into Google and found out that all I needed to do was bang the key into the ignition with my hand while turning the wheel. It worked quickly and easily. I am glad I did not call a locksmith or a tow company.
2007-02-08 10:35:05 · update #3
Well not all of you
2007-02-08 10:36:01 · update #4
I did something like that; the ignition lock was broken and had to be replaced. Can also be a key broken; if you can get the keys out, try a spare/call a locksmith.
2007-02-06 08:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are the tumblers in the lock have come out of alignment-but, try rocking the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key. Make sure the front wheels are not held by the curb or wheel stop!
2016-03-29 08:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford has been having problems with the ignition cylinder breaking. You are the 5th person I've written to tonight with the same problem. I have had this myself not too long ago ('01 Ford Focus.) You'll need to have it towed to the dealer, I'm afraid. And it never hurts to ask if Ford will cover at least part of the cost, since this seems to be such a common problem. (I got lucky - still under warranty.)
2007-02-06 16:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's happened to me too. Sometimes something just gets kinda stuck. Try shifting out and then back into park. Also try adjusting the tilt on your steering wheel or wiggling it side to side. Hope you get it started.
2007-02-06 08:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jiggle your steering wheel! Then try it.
Also, make sure the car is in the Park position.
Good luck!
2007-02-06 08:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by Marvelissa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi
The key might have worn down. So when you put the key in it has nothing to connect to to make the engine start.
If you have a spare key, try that.
2007-02-06 08:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by square 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try turning the steering wheel either way and see if kinda pops, then try to turn the key. make sure it is in park.
2007-02-06 08:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by Chrispy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
move your steering wheel up and down a couple of times then try.
2007-02-06 08:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
SOUNDS LIKE STEERING COLUM IS LOCKED.POSSIBLY BROKEN,,CALL A GOOD LOCKSMITH
2007-02-06 08:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Cobra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let someone steal it and the collect the insurance from it
2007-02-06 08:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by joe citizen 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋