Some guy in Missouri posted a video pulling the airbag and steering wheel on a obs f150 to change the lock cylinder. We spent a year one night in Misery on our way to Arizona. Thanks for posting FordTech!

thank you for that detail at the end, 9 years later and youre helping focus owners like my friend everyday

Once again, I have to thank you for this channel and your expertise! I PROUDLY still own my 1996 decked out, one of a kind, Conversion Ford Explorer! It’s wonderful knowing that I can check here for pointers that a Haynes manual doesn’t tell you regarding idiosyncrasies between the different years! It has over 250K miles on it and I wish I had kept it as a Collecter car. If I could find another, I’d buy it in a heartbeat! It’s interesting that when ordering the key cylinder replacement, they needed to know the exact month and date it was manufactured. Please keep posting anything else for anyone else who owns these Fords and follows you or for those who might still find your EXCELLENT shared experience and advice!🙏👏😎💕🙏❤️😎🤠!

@jacobhendrickson8935

Жыл бұрын

Conversion ford explorer?? Van or truck?? I am in a 94 ford e150 conversion van 5.8L all leather absolutely mint picked up in 2017 with 18,800 miles on it. 45,000 now. I absolutely love this van.

Just did this today. This really works ! At first this key would not turn to the on position. It finally loosened after i sprayed WD-40 into the lock assembly. Thank you.

Line it back up the way it came out,it only goes in one way,like a puzzle piece,put everything back together,great. But what do you do if you have no keys to turn the switch?

@williamblanks8500

2 жыл бұрын

Drill it out and turn it with a screwdriver

@ImNotWorriedBro

2 жыл бұрын

Take a pocket knife and a pair of plyers and twist the ignition. You can put a screw drive run along the side to pop the ignition and install and new ignition lock cylinder they come with keys. Depending on the security your key may need programed or you can use a wire on your starter fuse under the hood.

@user-dm6cy1jb7o

3 ай бұрын

What if you don't have a key and you lost it how do you get to switch out if you don't have a key to turn it on

@user-dm6cy1jb7o

3 ай бұрын

How do you get the ignition switch out if you lost the key anybody know

Thank you soooooo much!!! I have a 2001 Ford Excursion and only took me 15mins and I have no experience in the automotive field! Thank you for your honesty!!!

Thanks for having a very clear, precise video. Good sound quality makes a huge difference especially when it comes to giving instructions.

I can't believe it... I just can't believe it... too many years looking and looking, spending some nice bucks on the Haynes service guide... and literally is this easy... lol!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Just want to say thank you I have literally rebuilt my 93 ford e350 completely off your videos as you as my teacher you are appreciated sir👍

@TrevorShuler

2 жыл бұрын

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Had an indicator wire break in the column and this was the key I needed to get that top half of the shroud off. Thank you!

your tips are very helpful, I'm a ford man from way back. I just drive it, keep up the oil changes and have very good luck with them! don't care what you drive, you take care of your car, it will take care of you! thanks for the videos!

Thank you very much I love your explanations on how to do things! I don’t mean to complain but there’s too many videos out there of people giving you the full history of their truck before they show you how to do what you’re looking for! In my defense I’m an old bitter crabby old man with no patience and I don’t care to hear about everybody’s personal history on that truck !!

Thanks for a short but great video! Little tips help a lot!!

Excellent video...knowing what you're trying to depress inside the access hole makes all the difference. thanks. Worked great. e

Thanks! I have a 2012 F350 and would appreciate your insight on changing mine out.

KZread is a great source of information. you saved the day . ty for posting

My ignition switch on my 11’ Ranger isn’t staying in the accessory position. Can I swap a new switch for my old one that seem late worn or broken?

Thank you for keeping it short and simple! You really helped me out man

Thank you so much! You made that incredibly easy by explaining and showing the ball mechanism release. Popped right out!

Being a Ford guy and owning 4 of them, I really like knowing your on KZread posting these great informative videos. I've learned a lot of tips and things to look out for by watching your videos and appreciate it. Keep them coming I enjoy watching them and learning from them even if I don't own the model your posting a video about.

Can you help I've got a a you falcon that I've got foreign objects stuck in the ignition barrel and I can't get the key in all the way, how do I pull the ignition barrel out

Wow! What a pro, thanks for the professional easy install video!

Love your channel. I was able to fix my own passenger airbag switch that had been dinging and dinging and chiming and dinging...well you get the idea. A guy wanted 100.00 to change it out for me, but I watched your video and did it myself!! And Im just a GIRL!!! lol Thanks!!

This doesn't apply to a 1988 Ford E350 but this is a great video and I'm thankful for you putting them online for us.

07 explorer, my seat moves back while driving, as if I pulled the key out. Wiggling the key usually makes the seat move forward again. Would a new cylinder fix this?

Very nice videos. Detailed and informative. I have subscribed. Thank YouI have a 2007 Ford Escape XLT 2.4 Cylinder. Home Burglarized and they also stole my ONLY Car Key. They did not Steal the car because I removed the Battery and it was in the Garage on a Trickle Charger. However I do not have ANY keys to the Car. I can get into the Car because the Doors are unlocked. I ordered from Ebay two spare PATS Keys. If I do remove the entire Key Cylinder and Purchase a New one from AutoZone, how do you get a Blank Key to Work on a New Cylinder? This part confuses me.

Hey Brian - thanks for this very useful information, I will save this video since I own a Ford Windstar -

That was great......Is it that easy for a 2001 Ford Escape? Do I need some special scanner?

Just saw.... You came in clutch

so glad to see this vid - was at the gas station last night and the key just got stuck in the ignition, wheel wouldn't turn... i pulled the 'girl in distress' card (which by the way, i hate doing) and a gentleman at the next pump, as luck would have it, had had the same issue and did the brake, pull the wheel, jiggle jiggle which at least got me home... so assuming i need another of these, which will have to be ordered, is there a way i can keep the many key/remotes i have?? also, can i give it a couple shots of something like a dry lubricant to at least keep it going until i get a replacement?

Any tips on removing lock cylinder from 2008 fusion? No keys are available and I would like to prevent damage to wafers. I would like to be able to re key the new ignition cylinder so the door keys will be the same. Thank you for your videos!

What if you don't have the key?

@marshallvomenici5469

4 жыл бұрын

no one shows how to do it without the key... :(

@14dogday

4 жыл бұрын

@@marshallvomenici5469 Cause that's how they get stolen ..You have to break it so it turns

@keithhulihee5491

2 жыл бұрын

I can't turn the key to the forward position at all

@russellgilbert3453

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta have the key.

@brandonlabrasseur6889

2 жыл бұрын

I've drilled the bottom pin out and ran a 3/8 drill bit down the ignition to break the tab off at the end of the column.

I have a 96 Ford f150 same like your video but my cylinder lock turns easy to the first and second decision for when it comes to starting a car it's kind of stiffy but turns the car on easily. I never had a problem turning the car on but the key on the final turn is very stiff. How can I fix this can you help me? Thank you

If my truck has an anti-theft system, is there anything I should know before I remove the ignition lock? Will something get screwed up if I remove it?

Hey, we've got a 98 Windstar and we're working on replacing the ignition lock cylinder and I have a question: the instructions we got with our cylinder say that for some models you have to detach an alarm wire from the old cylinder and attach it to the new one. Is the Windstar one of them, and am I right in that we'd have to remove the shroud on the steering column to attach that wire? Thanks in advance!

@FordTechMakuloco

7 жыл бұрын

There is a little key in sense wire on there most years and a orange switch on the lock cylinder itself. If the lock is not broken the wire will stay in play while the lock cylinder is being removed.

dear sir..thanks for the nice video... i have an 2012 ford edge... and once the climate is hot.. ignition doesnt crank at all... have to wait untill its pleasent weather.... whats the problem..many thanks in advance

I know this is an old video got dude thank you so much I’ve been trying to find a good explanation video, I had to replace the ignition switch in my 89 Marquis and had no idea what to do. Thanks so much appreciate it

Excellent tutorial! Keep em coming.

I had a question I'm doing this same job on my 07 crown Victoria I have the new ignition with the key but I lost my old key and I'm not able to get into the run position is there another way to get it into the room position without a key maybe using a screwdriver to turn it over to the on just so I can get the ignition out I appreciate your advice in advance

Hey my crown Vic ignition fuse blows as soon as I try to turn engine "on" I can jump start the starter but the key won't turn over the car any ideas?

Bought a 2003 crown Victoria from a tow yard with no key, I want to change the ignition how would you go about changing it in the lock position?

How do i disable my anti theft system on my 95 mustang cobra? I used an after market ignition cylinder and had no problems other than the chime constantly on whenever i open my door without the key in the ignition, until i changed the neg battery terminal and now i have to go thru a sequence to start it every time. thanks

I need a video to do this on the 2009 V6 Ford Escape. I tried this on my Escape but the 2009 Escape but it is built different, there is not a ball to press on it.

Last time I was in there I broke my tab off to kill the ding.. this time I said I bet I don't need to take these screws out and here you are! Thanks for the 3 minute fix, I'm going back to doing nothing!

Thanks man! it's the little stuff that makes it so much eayer!

I bought a new ignition cylinder for 1994 Ford Ranger. As I was taking it out of box 2 little pins fell out. Do you know where they go?

Thanks for the video. Is there anything you could do for a 2004 F 150 ignition switch? Can't find anything on that specific year and pickup models switch. Would really appreciate any help or advice and guidance. Thanks so much again. Kevin

Hello sir. Great video. The ignition on my 02 f350 SD Diesel suddenly became really stiff to turn. I replaced the ignition cylinder with a new one, but it is still really stiff when turning the cylinder to start the truck...., Any suggestions?

Hi i got a question i have a 1995 e350 i change the key cylinder and my truck still won't turn of I feel im doing something wrong

Hello! what to do when key don't turn? 2000 ford focus LX sohc.

What if I cannot turn the key into the run position? Is there a way to remove that cylinder without turning the key in the run position?

Thanks for your clear & easy to understand videos, keep up the time saving good work....5 stars...

What if you do not have the keys for the Ford that you are working on. I might be buying a 1989 Ford ranger from a friend but the keys were recently stolen in a home invasion. What would be that process that I would need to follow to rekey the ignition and doors?

Great videos, just subbed. I have a problem though, besides being a broke college student. I popped out my cylinder, no problem, but still have the same problem! I can't turn the ignition to the off position! Amy ideas? thanks!

I have a 86 Ford. Is it the same method to replacing the key ignition? Or do I have to take the steering wheel off? Thanks in advance.

quick question, Ive got a 99 super duty and blinkers are not woking???. hazards work, brake lights work, everything works besides turn signals? fuses are good, wires in the column are good, relay is good and clicking. any advice besides buying a Chevy would be greatly appreciated! !

Could you please do a video on replacing a different part of ignitionine won't turn off without pulling fuel pump fuse I already replaced the cylander

I have a 94 ford aerostar. The steering wheel locked in park. My key twist when inserted. Wont turn. Like the ignition cylinder is out of alignment. Engine runs if i can align keep once again.

My door locks needed replacing so I got a complete new set of door lock cylinders and new ignition cyclinder with matching keys. However, the new ignition key will not start my 2007 Ranger.. Anti-theft (car with lock indicator flashes and stays on). Now I'm using 2 different keys....one for doors and one for ignition. Anyone know how to overcome this issue?

Thx Brian, video saved me money always helpful.

So, I've got a 99 Expedition. My problem here is that the key just free turns, it won't go into any of the key positions, such as run, start, acc....can I still get the cylinder out properly without messing anything else up? Any help here would be greatly appreciated

hi I'm hoping you can help me. 98 contour. ignition lock cylinder stuck. won't turn over to ON position to remove. Do I have to replace the housing?

i have a 95 mustang base that the key tip has broken off inside the tumbler, and now the ignition switch just turns free, and i cannot even get the switch to the run position in order to push the little ball release mechanism to change out the cylinder. any advise? remove the entire housing? plz advise and thank you in advance of your help. JPW

Hello great video, I was able to get the lock cylinder out but the tab on the end of it broke off inside the steering column. Causing it to be stuck in run position even when the key is in the off, acc position and with the key out. So my question is how do I get the broken piece out so I can Install the new one?

@lasthawk79

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get an answer on how to remove that tip I've tried a magnet and it's not working

I’m looking at buying a used 2012 Ford F250XL 6.2 gas engine unfortunately he doesn’t have the key for it how can I go about removing or replacing the ignition key tumbler so I have a key to start it with any help would be appreciated. Thanks love your videos been very helpful on my ford trucks.

Loved the video but can you tell me where to get the rack that attaches to the actuator and the brass gear. I'm in Canada and cannot find them.

So what do ya do when the key doesn't want to go all the way in? My key sometimes will not fit properly and it takes time and many retries to finally hear 'something' clunk in the ignition and key slide in properly. Replace just the what....?

I am trying to replace the lock cylinder on a 1999 ford ranger. I rekeyed a new lock cylinder and when it is not in the car, it turns fine and the key works. As soon as i put in the car, however, it turns and works but i cant turn it back to the off position and release the key. any advice?

My ex tried to steal my expedition and damaged what I've seen referred to as the halo around the ignition that reads the chip in the key. Is there a way to bypass this problem? If I replace it will it still recognize my original key?

Hey I jist bought a 1991 Ford F-450/F-Super Duty... It has an ignition problem the steering column is the most simple with no wiper controls, cruise, or extra controls of any kind... When I go to turn it on the ignition wants to turn back too far where it kills the engine, I have to remove the shroud and place vise grips on the metal rod to hold it in place. I when I place the vise grips on the rod it can be too far forward to the point where the signals and climate controls won't work (because it thinks the starter is engaged), but if it backs off too much a bump in the road will kill the engine. Luckily its a standard transmission so if it dies going down the road you just turn the ignition forward and it restarts the engine without stopping and engaging the starter again. But if you do this going down the road. Un burnt fuel goes out the exhaust and I literally exploded the muffler driving it home from purchase on a 700kms trip from norther Alberta to southern Alberta. Any tips?

new to us truck, 1995 powerstroke, ignition doesnt need key to start!,,, so does this work by just moving the key housing to run position? Can't seem to find little button to push in and cyclinder will not come loose

I was adjusting the height of the steering wheel while driving and the steering wheel locked up on my 2006 ford Taurus. Why did this hsppen?

I have a 1998 Mustang where when I turn over the ignition the car won't turn over. I'm not sure if it's the tumbler or ignition switch or perhaps a fuse. When I turned over the key the headlights will stay on but my windshield wipers will stop so that tells me it's not the battery or starter. Could someone tell me if it would be the tumbler or ignition switch? Thank you

Great platform with the quick tips saved me a lot of time as it reminded me of how to do this. Which gave me time to leave a like, a comment and a thank you. As I'm not frustrated and bouncing from video to video looking for the needed info. Again, Thank You!

How about removing the ignition switch on a 1989 ford ranger, my truck got broken into, and they destroyed my switch and im having problems try to remove it so i can replace the new one

This helps, but my lock cylinder on my ‘98 ranger will not turn to the run position. I move the steering wheel back and forth, but she is temperamental. Any tips on how to fix that so I can replace the lock cylinder?

I have a question I'm having problems with this but my car is a 2008 Ford escape and it only starts with remote start but not a key could this be a bad lock cylinder or a bad ignition switch also sometimes my car will either not shutoff when the keys out or it will continue to start after I remote started it and turned it off

the littlw end piece got stuck while drilling so i had to take it apart is there a guide to reassemble the piece inside there

Good video. I always seem to forget the pin on the cylinder lock mechanism.

I lost my ford ranger keys to the ignition switch so I used a screw driver and break the lock and wasn't really able to turn it so I drilled the pinball out and that worked now I've got underneath is a bigger hole than the original pinball so it's bigger 😅 I'm wondering 🤔 if I could use jb weld? To fill in it or maybe a bolt ? Would a bolt interfere with anything like the electronics lmk

I have a 98 mustang gt, is this the same procedure? My key has a chip in it too

Seems like your the one that can explain it simply enuff. Thanks.

Love the videos you post great information. I recently replaced the cam fallowers on my 05 Lincoln navigator thanks to your great information. But now im having a different problem, my navigator starts to crank on its own without the ignition being on. Would this be an ignition problem. Thank you so much and i hope to hear from ya

@brianblithe2271

2 жыл бұрын

Cant say ive seen this issue, hopefully the master tech will see this. Is it still doing it ?

Dude, you're a life saver! I work on MINI and everything is completely different. These little tips are critical in saving time for guys like me. Thank you for your knowledge. Best!

how do u change the battery on that particular key that's for the theft not really a remote but has a battery in it?

Love this. You rock.🤘😝 My boyfriend was about to rip apart the whole steering column!! Saved me from hearing all the cussing. Lol

my 98 club wagon van key wont turn. The kid at the parts store is tellin me that the steering wheel has to come off to replace the ignition lock cylinder. Any thoughts would greatly be appreciated.

TY. I have a question. My windshield wipers will on work if I am giggling the ignition lock cylinder (unless I find "the sweet spot"), does that mean the whole thing is loose? (something is loose the way I can wiggle it).

1996 Ford Bronco I am restoring, I did this in the process of replacing upper bearing in steering column. I get it in and then the key is basically stuck in the cylinder. It turns to all the positions except counter clockwise enough for me to remove the key.... any ideas?

My 2005 f250 super duty got stolen last night. I have a tracker so I tracked it to a farmers field. It was left idling because they snapped something in the cylinder. The only thing I can do with the key lock is roll is forward and it tries to start. Other than that I couldn’t turn the engine off so I pulled the fuel pump fuse which shut off the gas to the engine. I’m trying to pull the cylinder off but it’s locked in there and I can’t move through accessories, or run. Please help!

The removal seems easy. Is there a trick to replacing the new oneM Is there a video for it?

What if the cam accidentally goes in backwards and you need to get it out to fix it would you turn it the opposite way then like for accessory?

I have a 2008 f150 XLT. What can be done if the cylinder still won't come out after pressing the ball?

How do you remove the lock cylinder when someone has smashed it! Ugh. 1990 ford f350

What if the tumbler is stuck in the off position ?

My 04 f150 is different ignition cylinder is flat doesn't stick out like this one. Any suggestions?

quick question, My key will not turn to enable me to depress the pin to remove the tumbler, How can I get it to turn in the right position to remove? Tried turning the "locked" steering wheel but no go, cannot depress the tumbler pin to remove. Any ideas?

I have a question about a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport no crank no start no power no communication the key has been stuck in the ignition for some time now never really had an starting issues??? any ideas? the theft light is blinking and I know what you thinking but no other lights no door chime nothing kind of confused is it the ignition the starter, the battery is good everything else checks out it kind of leads me to believe something is wrong with the ignition Tumblr please help thanks

Thank you bro u always break it down and make r life easier 💯 🙏

1990 ford bronco...won't stay in the running position..I have to make sure it is turned just right to stay running and then any bumps or movment will cause it to turn off. If i hold it foward it stays running. Is it just the cylinder? Or the copper gear..or maybe the plastic gear part? Idk?