Saleen0679 - thanks again for the advice. Replaced the ignition switch this weekend and everything back to normal. Ticked me off that I had to contact Ford 3 times before finally finding out the original recall ignition switch replace HAD been done in 1998 (under the previous owner)...guess the replacement switch was only good for 9 years, because it was obviously in the process of coming apart at the seams. The manual said you only need to remove the steering column housing, but I had to also remove the plastic kick plate and the metal pan under it to get enough access to those tamper proof Torxs. And I would have had to remove more of the dash if my wife hadn't bought me this small hand squeeze ratched device last Christmas. No way I could get a small socket ratchet with the 1/4 inch bit holder and the Torx bit in the small space. That so-called 30 minute job took me about 2.5 hours (but I also had problems getting the steering column housing halves back together). Still, it saved a dreaded visit to the dealer...at least this way I've got the satisfaction of knowing it was done right the first time. Thanks again for the advice.
electrical help needed please!!!!
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Saleen0679
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Glad I could help and that it was an 'easy' fix. It was probably better that you did the job yourself. Some of those service techs are hard on our cars an don't quite give them the TLC that we do. It's also the best way to learn.
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