hey my names nick i have a 92 GT 5.0 and the other day my key wouldnt turn over to the on position so i would just wiggle it a little and it would work but now it wont turn over at all i wiggled it i tryed to lube it and nothing. so i went to the ford dealer and and they said it sounds like the actual ignition is bad and that the tumblers are old and worn down. so im worndering if they are easy to install myself? i knew i was going to need a new one soon but i wasnt expecting this soon:/ the ignition is 80 bucks and i dont wanna have to pay to have it installed. is it something i can do myself?
ignition problems please help
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Just for clarification: the ignition switch is an electrical connector under the dash. The key goes into the lock cylinder. People sometimes refer to the lock cylinder as the ignition, and things get confusing (not as confusing as how I just phrased that. 
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If the key can be turned to the 'run' position, you can push a pin and remove the lock. If you cannot get the lock to the run position, it gets more complicated (drilling).
).If the key can be turned to the 'run' position, you can push a pin and remove the lock. If you cannot get the lock to the run position, it gets more complicated (drilling).
dgollem
20+ Year Stangneter 
If you can get the ignition to turn you don't even have to pull the steering wheel just the steering column shrouds.
If the key won't turn.
Mitchells on Demand says. You have to remove the steering wheel as well as the shrouds on the steering column. Use a1/8th inch drill bit to drill out the retaining pin (you would be able to just push this pin in if the key rotated) but DO NOT drill deeper than 1/2 inch. Use a hammer and chisel to break off the end cap off. Then use a 3/8 inch drill bit and drill down the middle of the lock cylinder key slot about 1 3/4" inches until the lock cylinder breaks loose. Then remove the lock retainer, washer and cylinder gear from housing. Clean up all the shavings and install the new lock.
Good Luck and let us know how you make out
If the key won't turn.
Mitchells on Demand says. You have to remove the steering wheel as well as the shrouds on the steering column. Use a1/8th inch drill bit to drill out the retaining pin (you would be able to just push this pin in if the key rotated) but DO NOT drill deeper than 1/2 inch. Use a hammer and chisel to break off the end cap off. Then use a 3/8 inch drill bit and drill down the middle of the lock cylinder key slot about 1 3/4" inches until the lock cylinder breaks loose. Then remove the lock retainer, washer and cylinder gear from housing. Clean up all the shavings and install the new lock.
Good Luck and let us know how you make out
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