DESCRIPTION
The ignition switch is typically mounted on the steering column and actuated by an ignition key locking cylinder.
SERVICING
The Ford Motor Co. vehicles require lowering of the steering column before servicing the ignition switch or lock cylinder.
| CAUTION | Special care must be taken to avoid bumping, jolting or hammering on the steering shaft and gearshift tube. |
Typical Column Type Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Removal On most vehicles, push in to release lock retainer. Scheme 2
Removal (Ford Motor Co.)
- Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove trim shroud. Remove electrical connector from key warning switch. Turn ignition switch to "RUN" position.
- Place a 1/8" diameter pin in the hole located in outer edge of lock cylinder housing. Depress retaining pin, and pull out lock cylinder.
Installation
- Lubricate cylinder cavity with Ford Motor Co. lock cylinder lubricant. Turn ignition switch to "RUN" position. Depress retaining pin and insert it into lock cylinder housing.
- Make sure cylinder is fully seated and aligned into interlocking washer before turning key to "OFF" position. Use key to rotate cylinder to make sure of correct mechanical operation in all positions.
- Install electrical connector into key warning switch. Connect battery negative cable. Check ignition switch functions and verify that column is locked in "LOCK" position.
Removal (Ford Motor Co. Bronco II & Ranger)
- Rotate lock cylinder key to "LOCK" position. Disconnect battery ground. On tilt columns, remove upper extension shroud by squeezing at the 6 and 10 o'clock positions and popping free of the retaining plate at the 3 o'clock position.
- Remove 2 shroud halves by removing the 2 attaching screws. On all models, disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch. Drill out the 2 break-off head bolts holding the ignition switch to lock cylinder with a 1/8" drill bit.
- Using a screw extractor, remove bolts. Disengage ignition switch from actuator pin and remove switch.
- Rotate ignition key to the "RUN" position. Install switch by aligning the holes on switch casting base with the holes in the lock cylinder housing. Minor movement of the lock cylinder to align the actuator pin with slot in switch carrier may be required.
- Install the new break-off head bolts and tighten until heads shear off. Connect the electrical connector to the ignition switch. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
