Ingintion switch getting "stuck"...

[ill advised]

Ok, I noticed that sometimes when I start the car, after I release the key it won't rotate back into it's proper position. If I turn it slightly counter-clockwise it'll click into place and everything is fine (seemingly). I realize Ford ran a recall on these ignitions but after researching posts here I found out that: it could be coming apart and that it can be fixed easily.

However, if I turns out that I need/want to replace the switch itself is it pretty simple? I plan on looking into it when I get home from work but wanted to get some feedback anyway. I saw several posts regarding ignition issues but none on swapping one.

 

[jrichker]

The recall is FREE and it prevents you from having an electrical fire that can burn up the interior of your stang.

 

[Asha'man]

Piece of cake to swap it yourself. Undo the shrouding from the steering column so you expose the wires and stuff in the column. You'll see the switch, it has a canted harness going into it and it's just forward of the lock cylinder. You will need a tamper-resistant Torx bit (the one with the hole in the center), size T27. Undo screws, pop old switch out, put new one in place, replace screws, plug harness in, put shroud back. And don't forget to disconnect your battery....I got a nice little shower of sparks at one point.

Ash

 

[ill advised]

Piece of cake to swap it yourself. Undo the shrouding from the steering column so you expose the wires and stuff in the column. You'll see the switch, it has a canted harness going into it and it's just forward of the lock cylinder. You will need a tamper-resistant Torx bit (the one with the hole in the center), size T27. Undo screws, pop old switch out, put new one in place, replace screws, plug harness in, put shroud back. And don't forget to disconnect your battery....I got a nice little shower of sparks at one point.

Thanks for the info. Sounds simple enough.

 

[noslow5_0]

yeah might want to get that fixed asap.... when i bought my stang, i was at a gas station filling up, and it frooze.... couldnt get it to move for the life of me with the key in it. Finally got a pair of pliers and broke it, just so i could get home....

 

[HISSIN50]

where does one get a tamper resistant torx bit? parts store?

 

[sublime29]

The bolts come with the switch.It is noit the lock cylinder.I think when I replaced mine the bolts had locktite on them too.