2009 Ford Escape ignition switch $20 fix. Blammo!

[@johnwaynewilliamson]

i had replaced the column lock (linkage from keyswitch to electronic controller) and the electronic controller. The key cylinder was worn out, and i had hoped to pry off the cylinder cap to do some grinding inside the key cylinder sleeve to allow over rotating the key, but i couldnt get that cap off. so i fell back to your method and crimped in a momentary switch as you outlined. the wires needed were the top and bottom wire on the harness plug on that side of the column. works great, a non-destructive fix. thank you.

[@cindyb4388]

Just had my Neighbor do this to my 2010 Escape, it worked! Thank you so much for this video , saved my a$$! 😊

[@TimHammett1964]

I did this 2 years ago and mine still works great! Great fix and it's cheap. Harry's a life saver.

[@TehBAiNzOr]

Best car repair video on youtube. I wish you had more videos!

[@lynamor2959]

AMEN!!! 😂😂🙌

[@edwinhernandez1289]

Thanks for this video, it was the perfect, most inexpensive, hillarious fix for my Ford's issue. Harry, you're the man! Thanks for that just enough knowledge lecture.

[@lynamor2959]

This is EXACTLY what my friend Chris wanted to do to my vehicle. He DOES know his shit, and you just proved it!!! 🙌🤣 (2011 Mazda Tribute Ignition Switch Mess!!!)

[@markbranch2781]

This worked so easy! I did not cut the wires at all but just used a blue “splicer”. Seriously took me 30 minutes and starts like a charm! Switch was $8. Splicers were $3. $11 total and found it just in time to cancel the ignition module I had ordered on Amazon for $100

[@truthvigilante4263]

So that’s literally all you needed? Switch and splicers? I hope I can figure out how to put the wires together I know nothing about wiring and don’t feel very confident 😭 feel like it might be a waste of money for me or I might make it worse because I’m too dumb. How’s it been holding up is it still working for you? Should I disconnect the batter before messing with the wires?

[@sydneyhaney4391]

Thank you so much! For someone with very limited auto/electrical experience, I was able to make this work. For someone like me, the list below might be helpful You'll need: 2.5 to 3 ft of 14 gauge wire Two T-Tap Splices that will fit 14 gauge wire Two Male connector pieces for the T-Tap Splice 1 Momentary Push Button (mine was from Advance auto, 20 amp) (Optional, I didn't use) Bullet connectors Altogether less than 20 dollars!

[@thundercracker3547]

Thank you for the extra info. How is your switch holding up? Harry said you needed a heavy duty one, like a tractor spec one, yeah, yeah that’s it. I see the switch you used was 20 amp, I’m looking to buy a push button starter but not sure which one to get yet. Thanks.

[@lynamor2959]

THANK U!!! ❤️👍

[@sydneyhaney6884]

@@thundercracker3547 it was fine for me, my transmission went out before the switch haha

[@larrycassella]

great video, saved lots of money thanks.... I used wire taps and spliced into the 2 wires rather then cutting them and this way I can use my key or the new push to start button..... my key is still working intermittently..... 2012 ford escape

[@emilyharvel8609]

Thank you! It worked on 2012 escape. Note: if anyone else needed to know the Socket size to remove the bottom steering wheel cover is a 5.5 mm

[@joserivas2992]

called also 7/32 our american size.

[@carmfromchicago]

Harry if you're ever in Chicago I'm buying you a beer . You are a genius . My mechanic wanted $400 for a new ignition switch . $20 bucks and about 45 minutes of my time and I'm back on the road. Thanks again

[@hero4life313]

How you do the pinch splice

[@Uneke]

The problem isn’t the switch either. So you’d have bought a new one for 400 and not fixed it. The collar around the steering column is the problem (it has the switch behind the ignition). The ignition has a piece that is rectangular and sticks out which goes into a rectangular hole on the switch. The hole widens and wears out. I went to a junkyard to get a new collar (2k for it new!) but they use breakaway bolts to fasten it and I couldn’t grind (no cutting tools at this junkyard). So I did this and haven’t looked back lol

[@StubbornDustin]

Beautiful, I'm going to attempt this tomorrow, thank you! Edit: it worked! I love it, you are a genius. Thank you!

[@jasonb2033]

Excellent! Worked great! Just be aware that there are TWOOO blue and white wires so don’t use the wrong one (like I first did eek). There’s a smaller diameter one and a larger one. Use the larger one

[@dumboxthomas6151]

Hey Harry this was great help, the start button works like a charm now! If you have a Cashapp or Venmo, I'd be more than happy to donate for the help! Also I drive a manual escape, so I'd like to mention that touching the orange and blue wires after cutting them didn't do anything, the car wasn't starting. It wasn't even entering the Accessory mode where the lights on the dash would light up. I realized with some fiddling, that touching the cut blue wire to the "uncut" orange wire started the starter. And I was even able to enter the accessory mode with the key. So for anyone else with this problem, if you already cut the orange wire, just "uncut" it with some crimping connectors and a nut and bolt. And with another crimping connector you can make a t splice for the orange wire and connect it to the button. For the blue wire you can just add a crimping connector and connect to the button. Hope that helps!

[@andyvanz7116]

It worked beautifully on my 2009 FWD Ford Escape in 2021 "North America's People's Car" Thank you Harry for the Vid it was great and helpful.

[@roccchow]

Great fix, great video. For those who might be wondering which wire is that, it is the wire 1 and 7 if you disconnect the wire housing to check. Mine wires the colours are slightly different so I want to make sure! 👍 fixed it for my friend too!

[@sherrysellers4136]

Thanks for this video! Just took care of my mother's 2008 Ford Escape. Saved tons of money!

[@TracyManness]

OMG! this is beyond brilliant. Now I don't need to get an ignition switch, have it programmed to my key AND I can start my Escape without lifting the hood and using a piece of wire!!!

[@lukebutler8905]

Thanks! It works like a charm for me now! I ended up cutting the blue and white wires and the orange and white wire. I tied the orange wires back together and when I touched them with the blue and white wire coming FROM the engine, it worked! I connected the tied ends of the orange wire to a butt connector, then to a 14 gauge wire. I took the blue wire, coming from the engine, and connected it to a butt connector to a different 14 gauge wire. Those 2 wires I tied into a switch. Taped everything up and now it's working great

[@DOHCtorJ]

So you have a switch and not a push button?

[@lukebutler8905]

@@DOHCtorJ I used a push button, not a switch.

[@DOHCtorJ]

@@lukebutler8905 hmm.. I tried a push button and couldn't get it to work.

[@lukebutler8905]

@@DOHCtorJ Really? When you touch the tied orange and white with the blue and white coming from the engine, could you get it to start when you turned the key?

[@DOHCtorJ]

@@lukebutler8905 correct.. I couldnt get it to work... I ended up notching out part of the key cylinder.

[@Uneke]

I had this problem. Ignition cylinder wouldn’t turn over the switch behind it (worn out piece of garbage) so I did this but used a $0.50 momentary switch that was rated for above the ignition voltage (went to an electronics hobby store). So thank you! I appreciate it

[@janinenish3180]

I enjoy listening to your voice. Its Bullshit free music to my ears. Auto mechanics for Americans!!!

[@emt8756]

I just did this and it wooooorrrrksss!!!! Saved me a shit ton of money. Thanks!!!!

[@bmxdad39]

thank you just did my 2008 ford escape like you said .fords estimate 347.26 your way $ 29.57 thank you.

[@hero4life313]

Hows you do it?

[@jokabain4008]

Thank you works great!!!!! 27 dollars about 30 min. You the man

[@robertheselberg1784]

OK I had the same idea and had bought the switch from Auto Zone like 7 bucks. I got all kinds of different wiring codes for my 08 xlt. In the end used blue with white stripe and blue with red stripe. Its on the left side not part of that four wire loom going down to the switch. I used red scotch locks to attach to factory wires. Hard to find the exact spot to put the switch but a ream helped me out. I did it in 2.5 hours but some one with a sharper mind and vision could knock it out much faster. Remember this wire code is for a 08 made in the fall of 07. 2.3 motor Oh to get the cover apart I used a kitchen knife and came apart quite easily. Oh that pesky 5.5 mm socket was three bucks at home depot. Lots of info in the comments to guide you through this. Happy motoring.

[@hectorpena7465]

Blue and red worked, thanks, was about to give up

[@bcflyer100]

Just to let you know, it also works on 2008 ford escape hybrid as well,, thanks a bunch!

[@eshiny7353]

Thanks Harry for the brilliant idea ..just got it fixed in on of the carages in UAE and it worked amazingly

[@hamzahumza418]

Can you explain a little bit more where you cut those wires to splice in the switch?

[@michaelpollak3435]

dont even need to cut wires on the car. use pinch splicers to tie in with approx 6" leads and attach: 1 wire to the blue and 1 wire to the pink. i tied in 10 amp fuses to the added wires then attached the push button with about 18" lead. installed in dash. 1/2 hour. $5 total cost (and have left over supplies for the future). dealer cost: $180 to run a "diagnostic test" (that will NOT code this problem anyway) $45 for a transponder (that you do not need). $125 for an ignition actuator (that you are bypassing), $75 for an ignition switch (that you do not need), $180 to recode all this shit, $200 for two new keys (that you do not need, unless you want lots of extras) and 1 hour labor (@ $180 an hour) for grins) = close to a grand. well, a little time, 1 pliers, 4" black tape, 2 blue splice connectors, 2 pink butt connectors, 1 push button switch and, "blammo" ... what's really nice is you do not disable your pats !!! no key no start no run no nada. your new procedure is: put key in ignition, turn to on, push the button, drive away. thieves still wont like it, still need the key !!!

[@JOla-go1nz]

Ure a genius with a great sense of humor!!.....what is the 2 blue connectors/device connected to each wire

[@ironmanix]

@@michaelpollak3435 Why did you install the fuses?

[@allenlee1231]

I tried to do it, and it is work, it is amazing, Harry is a genius. Thanks Harry so much, my Escape is back........

[@jeremyandbecca]

I had the same problem. Thanks for the help. Easy peasy. Blammo.

[@daleestes7426]

harry what did you do with the other end of the wire that you cut

[@TimHammett1964]

He didn't cut any wire. I did by mistake but all I did was put all 3 ends together and it's worked. If you cut the white and orange, put they and the 14 gauge wire together. Same with the white and blue and connect to either side on the button. Doesn't have to be in any order. Either side works. I learned the hard way so I try to make it easy for everyone else. Not hard and all!!

[@DOHCtorJ]

Pure genius! About to attempt this myself. May get a fancier push button or may get the most ridiculous one I can find. You have a new subscriber, Youre hilarious.

[@areyounotentertained9499]

What is your troubleshooting advice if it doesn't work? How do you measure with a meter?

[@kidstube1916]

Great video tryed it exact same way still nothing any ideas starter works new battery even buy a new ignition switch still nothing any help be great

[@dragonslayr]

This is actually a very good fix. Button can be located anywhere you want.. now, don't get a tractor switch, they are hard to push and made to carry a lot of electricity, go to the auto store, get a light duty momentary button, it is easier to push. Because all your doing is telling the computer to start the engine, not actually engaging the starter.

[@dominosadvertisment1215]

Does the car shut off by the button too?

[@stevenanderson1081]

This worked like a charm!! Thanks Harry !!

[@TimHammett1964]

Sure does. I did this almost 3 years ago and it's still works great! Harry's a life saver.

[@CapsFan33]

It worked like a charm... Everything he said was correct...

[@johnsydney100]

How did u connect the yellow wire

[@CapsFan33]

T tap wire connectors..

[@miltonmccord1215]

You were right on the money it worked thanks for the advice

[@slademartin2918]

Yeah .. just did this and the last comment is correct.. the orange and white wire needs to stay together so cut it use a jumper wire to the white and blue wire or it trips the security system so when you turn the key there is no power.. so when you turn the key everything should come on.. so if not it's the orange wire .... But good info.. helped me out

[@LT-lr5qk]

I did it on a 2010 tribute that was running fine until my friend reach through the window and unlock the doors and set the I’m mobilizer off, I brought it to the dealership and they can’t find the harness and don’t make them any longer, saying they can’t program keys to it, but made me buy the keys anyways because they cut them so the car is not start a bowl. I thought that maybe this would bypass that but with no original key and no way to get a new wiring harness so they can program keys for it. It seems like I’m pretty stuck. How could I get around this issue? Would you know?

[@darylturcott]

Great hack, I love it. Doing it this weekend

[@claudiofagundes9502]

Looks like a great idea i just might do it to my wife's car. I love it when people show how to bypass OEM crap tanks for to video

[@edgarza4649]

Thank you so much for making this video i just did my mazda tribute it worked god bless you.

[@jimmill3384]

Hey bud I tried it blue white orange white am I missing a step didn't work

[@ralphwhitaker8761]

Do I need to program the key if I get the whole ignition with keys from a junkyard

[@cujonaut]

Followed his directions and it worked. Thanks for the video.

[@truthvigilante4263]

How exactly do you put the wires together? 😭 I’m so dumb and scared of making it worse

[@BrandiSmith-z8y]

If I do this and the wire to hit the middle and short out is there a way I can fix that

[@ralphwhitaker8761]

I bought a new switch and I still don't get any cranks, no start. Do you have any idea what I am facing?

[@wrenchhead525]

Thanku Harry!! By the way my name is Harry… I do different voices… I’ve been doing yours.. I love the video!! it really made it easy for me. I did it just like you said.. now I’m happy also,, I used yellow wire!!😂😂😂

[@samuelmoose1844]

Is there any reason this wouldn’t/shouldn’t be done to a hybrid?

[@matthewdunn6762]

the accessory postion on these suvs are which way is it backwards or forwards because if its torwards the driver mines broke .. can anyone tell me i have a mazda tribuite 2008 with the 2.3

[@outoftime788]

sounds like i hav a more serious problem. i touch the 2 wires together n the mileage reading and the backlighting disapears/goes away. doesnt start at all. wat else can i do?

[@boffinschist1098]

hairy, which colour wires for 2001 model escape? Same?

[@LT-lr5qk]

Hey what if you immobilized is on and it isn’t firing up?

[@ralphwhitaker8761]

I see Grey with orange stripe, green with orange stripe, yellow with white stripe. And all orange, but no white, could it be the gray one with the orange stripe

[@Publiclighthouse]

I’m having a difficult time finding a comparable tractor switch. I’m looking at the specs on the video - 2:43 - but can’t seem to find something that will tell me what to look for in a push-button tractor switch. Can someone please direct me to a product?

[@tmason5193]

Where do get the other end of the orange/white wire and blue wire from

[@vladlashing]

Seems everyone has the ignition switch problem. It happens once, it'll happen again. So why not have a button that works forever? Ford can suck it.

[@joejoe8831]

Neep help, regarding the video, do I have to cut or splice into the wires you mention Coming out of the ignition starter switch or do I pull the wires out from the switch to plug into the the tractor switch?

[@truthvigilante4263]

Did you attempt to do it? Nobody is responding to any comments asking questions mine will not start and I don’t have money to fix it properly

[@charlesnichols5959]

What to do I hit a big bump and tripped the inertia switch but I reset it but I have no power in the whole car Ford escape can you help also I made switch like that I have it running to the stater the funny thing is that this escape won't start I got no lights inside or anything what to do it's a 2010

[@joserivas2992]

Check your Car battery cables, probably get loose by the bump, after this check your fuse box.

[@brutaljoe4964]

Thanks alot ,saved me alot of money and problems. THANKS AGAIN

[@LGRock1212]

Harry you are a genius! Thanks a bunch! Do you have a link to donate to your channel?? I’d be happy to! You saved me a bundle!🤑😎👍

[@ofallseasons1]

Where do you buy these Momentary push switches part no. 9245?

[@nickweiss9743]

Are you using the 3M 804 Inline Tap Connector? And I believe you said you were using 14AWG wire

[@Bonrod]

Just Asking. Will this work with all the Igntion Problems. I think the answer should be theres nothing to loose except 20 bucks and a hole in the plastic

[@TimHammett1964]

Don't drill the hole until you know it's going to work. Test it first, if it work then drill the hole and install it.

[@michaelmccullough8646]

THIS WORKS!!! If you live in Central PA and need help with this, then hit me up.

[@tristanturner972]

Hey bro text me 8169449087 need help doing this. Not sure on what to buy etc. Thanks

[@truthvigilante4263]

I live in Illinois but I need step by step instructions explained to me like I’m 5 because I’m a dumbass 😭

[@joee7850]

Thanks for the laugh and the knowledge.

[@randallmabry2034]

thanks! im going to give this a try. looks like a good way to fix this problem.

[@drewreimer9062]

It worked beautifully! I spent a total of $30 on the fix and it really did take 30 min. Love your channel!

[@hero4life313]

Do you need the bullet connectors

[@johnsydney100]

How did u find that 2 wires and what connector did u connect to the yellow wire?

[@johnsydney100]

Hero The Great message me yr number I am gna call u ?

[@johnsydney100]

Hero The Great u from Michigan

[@hero4life313]

Yep wayne michagan

[@asifniazispicekitchen]

Grand Pa is genius .he change his voice so greedy Ford super bosses don't chase him by using voice recognition device imported directly from china and punish him for losing their greedy dealers million of dollars ..God bless Grand pa

[@johnsydney100]

Can anyone pls help me with this , how did you guys connect yellow wire to the other 2 colored wires?

[@tristanturner972]

Yo i did this and then my car stopped turning on accessory when i turn the key. Anyone know of anything it could be. Battery is good, relays are good, no blown fuses

[@tristanturner972]

Nevermind blown fuse

[@miguelkendrick7137]

Lololooollololiolilololklolllkjolkllloi

[@peteygnyc]

Neither are power. A switch closes the loop to the BCM to signal the starter to engage. They are literally the 2 wires opposite each other on each side of the harness. Good trick.

[@johnbucher4551]

I did this and my car wouldn’t come out of park any idea of what I did wrong

[@bradysolaem2467]

Worked here on an 010 excape good shtuff man i tried to wire a switch from b+ to the starter no love

[@joselimas5003]

Gracias por el vidéo ya la arregle el palabre 14 ge si quieren cortar el alabre Esta bien pero tambien nomas pelelos tepelos bien es un blanco con linia anarajada y el otro Azul con linia blanca son alambres pocito gruesos y si trabaja. Gracias bendiciones

[@joserivas2992]

Harry the white and yellow cable with blue and white cable didn`t work for my Escape 2008 ,only works 100% if rather than the yellow /white cable I used the blue and pink cable and the blue and white cable. just to those who had the same issue.

[@angelalvarez6082]

Your a genius it worked thanks!

[@sujinair]

What’s the amps rating for the switch?

[@TimHammett1964]

Doesn't matter, just get this button from Amazon and it'll work. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019BH6O0M/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@peteygnyc]

5 amps is PLENTY. It's just a signal wire to the BCM. 14-16ga wire is fine.

[@anniemamaof2as]

So this actually works?

[@Herewearefolks]

Worked great thanks big guy!!

[@johnsydney100]

Ok so you found that wire and did u cut it?

[@TimHammett1964]

I did but a lot of people say you don't have to but I did and remember to put all these wires together (orange/white both end with the new wire and same with the blue/white) and hook them to the button.

[@2cabover]

Harry it works thank you very much

[@emt8756]

I’m gonna do this!!!!! Thank you !!

[@joedirt7119]

Thanks for the help buddy

[@aurels93]

I decided to do it the right way and replaced the ignition switch housing. The part costs around $100 from Ford.

[@foxmulder3980]

Wow, you are sooooo cool, not.

[@JS-te4gz]

Half that for aftermarket

[@JS-te4gz]

@@foxmulder3980 Why not do it right...its easier

[@truthvigilante4263]

Did you have to remove the steering wheel and air bag?

[@aurels93]

@@truthvigilante4263 Yes, both have to come off.

[@chelovd123]

Lol, good one.. I like your style

[@hectorpena7465]

Life saver

[@thundercracker3547]

Lol, very entertaining and educational 👍🏻🇺🇸😜

[@jasonttr]

I really wish this would have worked on my 2009 escape limited but I don't think it will because of the security system I hate this car

[@jonnupe1645]

"How do I know this, don't worry about it" Me: 'y'all ask too many questions, gotta keep em shot n sweet like "what?" Or "why" and maybe even "what are you doing to my mailbox?" Wrap it all up with, "ayyyy". Trust me I know things, and stuff too!

[@rhenstir]

R u kidding me?!! You don’t have to remove airbag just column ring 3 screws to get to the ignition switch what kinda Tom and jerry crap is this if you want a push button upgrade to 2021

[@brucecomtois]

Your voice sucks!!!! BUT YOU ARE A GENIUS AND I THANK YOU!!!!!

[@anniemamaof2as]

Someone help me do this! Please!

[@bigkev6784]

Awesome

[@johnsydney100]

There are more than one blue with white strip

[@foxmulder3980]

LOL, no there isn't

[@hero4life313]

Awsome can you do mines

[@Max__Powers]

Dash won't light up now,can't start.

[@truthvigilante4263]

So you tried it and your dash gauge cluster stopped lighting up? Did you figure it out?

[@stazzychristopher7083]

How funny 😆 she did complain and say she didn’t want no switch… how ironic 😅

[@JS-te4gz]

The ignition switch is $45 an easier to replace..mm

[@truthvigilante4263]

Where’d you find it for $45? I think I might need one

[@peteygnyc]

Great idea...till it leaves you stranded...AGAIN. And the switch is $27 on Amazon.

[@basurapanda328]

Cheers mate

[@Mauser1965]

Blammo, muted narration then it was much better. 😜