Steering Column Repair: ignition lock, ford steering column, lock cylinder

Question
QUESTION: My key will not turn the ignition on ,it has locked up
several times if I turn it off all the way. Also the key
can pull out even with the key in ,is this hard to fix?

ANSWER: Hi Dale:

I will be glad to help you but I need to know what year, make & model vehicle you have

Thanks
Doug

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QUESTION: Sorry Doug,its a 1998 f150  

Answer
Not a problem at all, Dale
You simply have a bad ignition lock cylinder and anew one will resolve both issues.  Now you just have to get it out...

We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to remove the lock cylinder from a Ford steering column.  They are broken down into step by step detailed instructions on our website. Although the example is for a different vehicle than yours, the column is identical to yours (tilt and non tilt use the same housing)
http://www.stolenandrecovered.com/howto/fordcyl.php

I hope these instructions help you.  If not, please contact me again for more information.
Lastly, if you need parts to repair this column simply follow the links to order on line or email us on our "Contact Us / Order Parts" page and we will get back in touch with you personally

Good luck

Doug

http://www.stolenandrecovered.com