ESCAPE NO CRANK NO START - ITS NOT THE STARTER! - 2011 FORD ESCAPE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING REPLACEMENT

[@MrMjonker]

Awesome video. I like the rundown of tools needed at the beginning so I could make sure I had everything I needed. Just fixed my wife’s 2011 Escape in just over an hour. Starts up great now.

[@LinkJones]

One of the Best step by steps ever! Was able to do the whole swap in just under two hours. Car starts perfectly now! Thank you!

[@savannahtraderful]

I just changed out my ignition assembly. This was very helpful. A couple notes on the part change. #1 you can change this without removing the airbag and steering wheel. #2 a mirror is going to be helpful to spot the bottom screws #3 A 7/32 inch Socket works for the small screws (if you don't have a 5.5mm) #4 you'll need a low profile 1/4 drive socket driver to remove the front facing screw on the right of the assembly. A full size socket driver will not fit with the steering wheel on. I had a 1/4 small breaker bar with a short 7/32 inch socket. #5 Use a Dremal Tool with a cutoff wheel to grind a slot in the security screw. Toss a towel in front of the instrument cluster to keep the sparks and metal from spraying the cluster while cutting the slot. In the video he used a full size grinder definitely overkill as he mentioned a Dremal would be better. The screw is not super torqued so if you cut a slot in it you will be able to remove it easily and can even reuse the screw. I purchased the replacement part from AMZN. $45 with 2 day shipping on Prime.

[@JustFixinGarage]

@@savannahtraderful thanks for the added notes to help others . I did this on a mariner same setup and actually used a chisel to loosen the security bolt . Grinder was way overkill ! I didn’t try to avoid taking off steering wheel as it only took me about 15 minutes since it’s like my 5th car doing this on lol

[@amberkalb5325]

Thank you for this video, very detailed and easy for my husband to follow. He just replaced this part in our 2010 tonight.

[@JustFixinGarage]

Great news ! Glad he was able to fix it . I am sure it was much more cost effective and if you have the right tools and take your time this is an easy job :)

[@truenexus1usa]

12/18/23 - Good work on explaining tools needed, prep, etc. The sun was actually good for recording this, you didn't need extra lighting at all. I think I need this repair on my '10 Escape XLS. I have electric-assisted-steering-by-wire so the clockspring mechanism is critical on removing and positioning. Ford has a recall on these going bad. Did this Escape have electric-assisted-steering-by-wire or power steering hydraulics? The no crank problem happened to me, once about ago month ago. But it started with a jump pack attached. Not sure if that was what helped it. My battery was under warranty at autozone, so I immediately went there and they checked it out as good to go, not even 2 yrs old. Now it won't crank, and sounding like it's a bad starter motor (noise like a solenoid is chattering). Thanks in advance if you can reply.

[@JustFixinGarage]

I am very familiar with the steering for the by wire. I have on a Mariner (same part and job as escape) relaced the angle sensor. The cars wheel kept shaking left and right and ultimately I ended up replacing the steering angle sensor. super scary putting the key in the first time after replacing that! This escape I dont believe I remember having to mess with the angle sensor on the job in this video so it either didn't have it or its so far down the steering shaft it doesn't need to be touched for the job. Since the angle sensor is deeper down the steering wheel I don't think it changes the job with or without electronic but please dont quote me on that.

[@JustFixinGarage]

also for this issue on the escape no amount of power change with jump or jump pack changed how the key reacted. I wouldn't think its the same issue unless it was just lucky to work better. I would suspect as you did if the starter/solenoid is making unusual noises it may very well be on its way out. As always make sure all connections are clean power/ground on battery and on car/starter. As corrosion can cause tons of issues and have you doubting yourself.

[@truenexus1usa]

Thanks for the quick reply! You're right, the part I was referring to is not involved for this fix. Just looked at a video for replacing PS Torque Sensor on an Escape. Now I'm thinking my problem is battery issue/wiring harness problem (bad ground or hot short) or charging system problem.@@JustFixinGarage

[@erskinhansen1715]

This worked for me! Thank you!!

[@mikebennett8731]

boy.....when you look at all the work to get to the module....you have to ask yourself, where is that dang engineer that dreamed this up!?

[@MrPapakuka]

I use a small chisel to get those bolts loose and then turn them by hand..Hit the round bolt head on the edge smacking it counter clockwise

[@j13more38]

Thanks a millie brotha man ... Ya saved me from a frikn headache... Nice straight forward videos.. perfect actually... Def NEW SUB HERE .. also gave ya thumbs up i greatly appreciated this bud ... Thanks 👍👍👍

[@JustFixinGarage]

Thanks for the comment . Glad it was helpful and you could save some money !

[@davepollari5533]

Hi, appreciate you vids. Can this issue also cause the dash warning lights to come on intermittently while driving?

[@JustFixinGarage]

The key cylinder shouldbt but multi function switch (the stick that you use to turn it on and off for wipers ) may be going bad . This same escape has had that replaced before

[@frankcantu1144]

Just had ignition switch housing replaced on 2010 ford escape replaced. Before replacing car would not crank or start. Car now cranks but no start. Battery and started had tested food. Any ideas?

[@cosmiccomrade268]

Hello do you know if the ignition housing is faulty will it still not start when using a screwdriver to turn the ignition switch?

[@savannahtraderful]

Once it failed to engage the starter there was nothing that worked. Jiggling the key or turning the ignition with the lock cylinder out would not start the car. The switch failed internally. I was at the store when it failed and had to call a tow to get the vehicle home.

[@tonystewart989]

Hey do you have referral service In Cincinnati?

[@vampirequeenakasha]

My ignition is acting up now. Gotta jiggle the key and push it in to start it.

[@JustFixinGarage]

Sounds like this may be the problem then . Or are you saying after changing it you have this issue ?

[@richardrandall35]

While doing this. My theft alarm system went on and I can’t get it off.

[@JustFixinGarage]

Is it possible the ring around the cylinder is unpluggged ? That plastic ring is what picks up the signal from the key. If it was damaged or unhooked it would likely cause that issue .

[@richardrandall35]

@@JustFixinGarage I will check. Thank you

[@erskinhansen1715]

@@richardrandall35 this happened to me as well, but when the wired ring is placed back on the key ignition area it goes back to normal.

[@cilvercenturion]

Just to confirm, I don't need to get a new key for this fix?

[@JustFixinGarage]

Correct you do not .

[@FrancoJ-ie4zx]

Who can do this for me

[@jaxonburgess5428]

This is unnecessarily complicated. I've just watched 3 other vids on fixing this sloppy ignition issue, and this is the only one where the steering wheel had to be removed. Two of them replaced the entire ignition module, but this one simply repairs the slop between the worn ignition parts with electrical tape to fix the issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ22eZWHZ5uIa6c

[@savannahtraderful]

Using the tape on the key cylinder may help if it's a problem with that being loose. I took mine apart and ground off a tab on the cylinder which allowed it to turn without pressing it in that solved the issue with the key sticking. Eventually the ignition will fail internally where the starter will not engage. In that case you'll need to replace the whole assembly. This can be done without removing the steering wheel. It's just a little more difficult to access the front facing screw on the right of the assembly. But not as difficult as removing and reinstalling the steering wheel and airbag to access the ignition I think.