My dads 1996 (i think thats the year) F-150 2 wheel drive has a problem. When you stick the key into the ignition it wont turn we have tried 2 keys, wiggled them around in the ignition, and tried over and over. What should we do?
2007-07-10 16:07:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Your going to have to replace the ignition switch. They make them to break for a security reason is what I was told, but if you have a lot of keys on the key ring the weight wears them out. If you have an airbag on it you will need to have the dealer replace it, you will need to get the switch from them anyway, good luck.
2007-07-10 16:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Either the ignition switch is worn and needs to be replaced, which is the most likely, or the wheels being turned have put a strain on the wheel locking system and that is binding up the ignition switch. Try turning the wheel as you try to unlock the ifnition switch. good luck.
2007-07-10 20:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok from what you're describing it looks like a gasoline transport project. have you ever replaced the gasoline filer these days? additionally on account that that element has gasoline injection it desires to have a working gasoline stress attempt carried out. Now for the undesirable information a number of those had intank filters besides this is a sock on the p.c.. up on the pump. it may additionally be an injector project. Does that have the vast intake plenum that hangs over the passenger ingredient valve conceal? Now shifting on this is a track up project. Has the timing been checked these days? How long on account that new plugs? I truly have additionally considered the PCV valve reek havoc on those and literly close them down. Has it lower back fired in the time of the tail pipe or under the hood? How long has this been occurring or has it got here on gradually? Did you purchase gasoline then the project strengthen quickly afterwards? Now it may additionally be in an over lean situation limiting the quantity of gasoline it gets. that could desire to be the O2 sensor inflicting a pretend examining. have you ever taken it to any save to have it clinically determined? i could have the codes pulled and spot what's saved.
2016-10-01 08:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your sterring wheel is locked (for safety anti theft) but also is locked under pressure, your tires may be turned to one side causing the locking pins on the sterring wheel to be under a lot of stress , if you try to turn your sterring wheel to one side or the other while you try to turn the key on it migth release the pins. just work it , it should release it . it is nothing to do with beena ford or dodge or dollar tree brand , LOL good day.
2007-07-10 17:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by santos laguna 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Turn the wheel an take the pressure off it some time it jams the lock..If that dosen' t work.?? Call a lock smith.
2007-07-10 16:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the problem is the big blue oval on the grille! try putting a little graphite on the key to lube the switch.
2007-07-10 16:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by slim 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
its stuck, those years are notorious for doing that, bad thing is no way to fix, but not too hard to replace.
2007-07-10 16:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by mustangghia75 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy a real truck and all your troubles will go away.
2007-07-10 16:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by danny h 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋