F150 Ignition Switch Replacement

Using a 2002 F150, I show you how to replace the ignition switch.
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This procedure should be the same for you expedition owners out there with bad ignition switches that need replacement.

[@LehewTech]

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[@brandonmurphy658]

@Matthew Stoeger wow, i have kind of the same problem in my f-150

[@jaredvoelker6448]

“It’s real easy to get to.” One man’s opinion 😂 This was a huge help, thanks.

[@obfuscated3090]

Ford tip: If you are new to them get a 1/4" drive metric SIX point socket set with a universal joint and a couple of six inch extensions. Make SURE you have a 7mm socket! Many dash and other Ford screws including many on 1997-2003 Fords are 7mm. I was looking for a video to link to a friend and found this one, so I added this tip to make it even better.

[@LehewTech]

Ford owners also need to buy ignition coils.. should be a subscription service where they ship you a new one every other month

[@bonnieduvallwilliams4389]

@@LehewTech Have a 99 F150 and replaced the coil pack once.

[@bonnieduvallwilliams4389]

Your video helped me do the job... now, to replace the ignition actuator on my 99 F150 xlt

[@tenncutt]

So I'm about to change my switch and I learned from you what to do and what not to do! You broke one plate and didn't use the other. Hamfist!

[@adamguest103]

Great video! I just changed mine, next time you should explain the symptoms of a bad ignition switch.

[@Elon_Trump]

what issues were you having? I got no power in the cab no crank no start, last night the truck shut off while running.

[@overlybroadcast3952]

@@Elon_Trump Hey this exact thing happened to me today. Hoping this is the problem.

[@bengutierrez2271]

@@overlybroadcast3952 hey how’s that yoing? i have the same problem with mine

[@overlybroadcast3952]

@@bengutierrez2271 it wasn't the ignition switch for me. It was a positive battery line leading to the fuse box near the drivers side firewall that broke away from its connection.

[@bengutierrez2271]

@@overlybroadcast3952 thank you i figured out it was the starter idk how it got so bad bc i tried hitting it to start it

[@michaelheckert4732]

Bought new switch. Install it and fix the problem. Great job 👍

[@ebergutierrez4994]

Exactly what I was looking for

[@ebergutierrez4994]

Thank you for the sizes and the video helped me out a lot

[@wesleyburns4566]

That was a great video now I know simple demonstration thanks.

[@ken1927cc]

I wish I could see a video on getting the screws back in. Taking the dash apart is a breeze, how about starting some of the screws when putting it together?

[@JaronPope]

Thanks broski! You helped me tremendously!

[@DanielMartinez-ir4pf]

Did the truck have a no crank no start issue before fixing the switch?

[@nicklee2423]

That's what i am Tring to find out I am having that problem

[@DanielSanchez-cm3ek]

@nicklee2423 having same problem right now i have no power from the starter switch

[@smallfry0764]

So Sunday night I’m driving my truck (1997 F150 5.4L 2WD) and make a hard right turn at about 20mph (truck has full suspension, bilsteins, traction bars…etc so it’s not like that was way too fast for the truck). Halfway through the turn, the truck died. Would not start back up. The truck cranks, but does not start. I checked all fuses in the kick panel, under the hood, and the inertia switch. Everything looked good. I hooked up my SCT tuner to read the DTC’s, and the tuner states “No vehicle connected to device” After researching this and coming across your videos, I’ve noticed my key is barely able to function for the last few months. The key is very worn, and the cylinder has seemed catchy and not wanting to turn over. I’m wondering if it’s because my ignition switch is fried or my ignition key cylinder is not allowing the PCM to recognize the ignition is on.

[@alexisturntup03]

I turn my key all the way back to roll my windows down because id like to apply tint but they dont come down and no electronics come on like radio,could this help,i have to turn key all the way forward before you turn on truck to roll windows down

[@ryantoast6035]

My ignition actuator snapped. Until I have time to replace it, can I just push the metal pin manually to start and turn the truck off?

[@yahiir07]

I have a problem and that is that when I turn on my truck the interior lights no longer turn on, but when I return the key the lights turn on again

[@TRaider66]

What causes the key to turn with no resistance? Accessory power stays on even with the key out. Is it the switch or cylinder?

[@4dscjoshneal]

It is the Ignition Switch Actuator. Which is the part that moves the actual ignition switch in this video.

[@saulortiz330]

What’s that part called ?

[@paulmvn5431]

Sometimes it's just the tailpiece of the lock cylinder that breaks off. Pull it out to make sure that's not it first.

[@Martin-et1hq]

What was the problem, why did you replace it? Thanks.

[@6lackraikage495]

I have all power and replaced my starter less than a year ago. When I turn there is absolutely no crank.

[@MarioDiaz-yg3zx]

Cuestión how do I adapt a universal switch to my 87 Ford F-150 with out hAving to remove the steering wheel?

[@itsghostboi6125]

First what was wrong with the truck I saw the video hoping to find a solution why my pick up won't start new fuel pump but no power to the pump and no spark Was that the problem in your truck? Tnx

[@AWSOME67860]

What’s that slot mechanism called the one that controls the ignition switch

[@weisoman5323]

My truck won't crank. I turn the key and it makes a single clicking noise. Battery is good. The solenoid on top mounted to the fender doesn't spark either when I try to bypass it with a flat head. It's a clean flathead. Think this might be my issue?

[@chrismilsom5077]

Having an issue with my 04 f150. This happened overnight while it was parked acting normally. The truck starts fine but if you turn the heat in the high position, the heat doesn't turn on, also the turn singles light up, high beam and you can't put it in or out of gear? (Only with a/c or heat on) i went out one day and it was fine. Drove it to town, ran into a store, restarted the truck and the same issue started again. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

[@floreshg87]

Good video will change my real soon thanks.

[@JonnyX2]

Could this part be the cause of not being able to turn the key?

[@caseytodd7632]

Aside from the no start, what symptoms were you having? Blowing any fuses or anything? I'm blowing my ignition switch battery feed fuse every time I turn the key to run, wondering if this is the cause.

[@LehewTech]

The truck would not crank the engine when I was trying to start it. Everything else worked fine. Ignition switches can have a variety of symptoms when they fail including no-starts, engine randomly shutting off, wierd headunit behavior among other things. Do you have an aftermarket radio? Sometimes poor wiring behind the radio can blow Fuses

[@caseytodd7632]

@@LehewTech Aftermarket alarm. It's tapped into all of those wires.

[@caseytodd7632]

@@LehewTech Went and bought a new box today, thinking it could be just something else I cross off the list for a more seasoned mechanic to look at and.... it did the trick! It was my ignition switch. For anyone wondering, that this may help, I have a 2002 with the 4.6. Truck was running fine and had a sudden, asymptomatic no-start. Still got acc power when I turn the key, but found my 111 fuse (ignition switch battery feed, start/run circuit) would blow when I tried to crank it. Everything else checked out. I traced the wire from the fuse box, though the firewall and into the ignition switch box under the steering column. Replaced it and voila. No start fixed.

[@michaelheckert4732]

What was reason for change if switch. Was the truck staying on such as the radio

[@chriss4365]

I have a 1997 f150 its has a random issue where it wont start unless i jump the relay. Most of the time it starts fine but occasionally you turn the key and the instrument lights come on and you hear a click but nothing. I changed the starter and relay 2 times wasted money for nothing and it still has same issue. Could it be the ignition switch or is there another relay in the fuse box for the ignition?

[@javierchavira3179]

Exelente,muchas Gracias por tu ayudao

[@sterrshow5016]

Very good video

[@albertojaime7821]

Why the key needs to be in 0 position?

[@lonniealbury6897]

So I have a 2003 Ford F-150 XLT Picking it up tomorrow from the mechanic shop because they do not know what’s wrong Sometime it starts sometime not. Always cranks just doesn’t start sometimes. Mechanic thought it was fuel pump put a gauge on shrader valve did not lose pressure. This vehicle is used as a service vehicle and starts 10 to 15 times a day. Would that cause a need for an ignition switch? Owned since new and this is the first problem Ihave had with it. Your thoughts please.

[@garrettpeters839]

I have the same issue any help would be appreciated

[@billysanderford687]

Same issue here. Going on for years. Have to turn key completely off to reset in order to start.

[@JCortes001]

Great video

[@revamorton4329]

I am trying to replace the ignition switch under the dash of my truck but the ignition switch screw will not let it come apart I need help

[@ronaldculp9774]

Why did u replace the switch what wasn't the trk doing

[@hitmankeemo9453]

99' will turn over but struggles to start. When I play with the ignition turning it back and forth it starts... could this be the issue?

[@mposton55]

i have a 98 ford f150 4x4 and a weird problem i have a brake light abs light a airbag light on but today even with the key out of the switch they are staying on but get dim none of the other dash light stay on can someone tell me what the problem might be is it the switch

[@pgk4522]

I had a similar problem. Replaced the speed sensor in the rear differental...all fixed

[@TonaldJDrump-dl2bu]

I have 4 volts on signal wire at the ignition switch and at starter relay, which drops to less than a volt when keyed to run position. could the ignition switch be the issue here? ( Car cranks if i put battery voltage on that post)

[@FixItPleaseJ]

That sounds like dead battery, or really corroded battery leads.

[@mindiseverything5036]

cool video step by step :D was there a Check engine light active for this or when ignition switches go bad it just doesn't turn on the vehicle?

[@LehewTech]

Thanks bud. Normally you will not have any codes or a CEL due to a failed ignition switch. Typically the vehicle will have problems starting or will intermittently cut off.

[@adamguest103]

Just changed my ignition switch in my 2000 f150 and I just noticed my check engine light turned off!

[@adamguest103]

Service engine soon

[@michaelgordy6283]

What are the symptoms of this part going out? Cause my ignition cylinder is locked. I know it's not my key cause I tried my spare one. So I seen a video where you tap the key in the cylinder witb a rubber mallet and it worked. But when I took the key out & inserted it again it was stuck as well. Hit it and became unstuck. I think it is the cylinder but I was unaware of this part. Thanks. Mike

[@LehewTech]

Sounds like the cylinder

[@michaelgordy6283]

@@LehewTech Thanks for the reply!!! Greatly appreciated! Tried WD 40 & bam it unlocked it!!!

[@brendencotton4555]

Man my truck is starting with out the keys in it. Any clue about that one guys 😂 even if you start the truck starter still try’s to turn over periodically

[@zacharymccarthy7931]

How do I k how if this I'm my problem

[@crystalmartin1743]

When you had to replace the ignition switch on the 2002 f 150 what made you think it was the switch. What was the truck doing ?

[@LehewTech]

It would intermittently not send a signal to the starter solenoid to engage the starter. I could always get it to start bye fiddling with how far I was turning the key, so I knew that the contact for the starting part of the ignition switch was wearing out. A failing ignition switch can also be responsible for your car intermittently cutting off while running, especially if the check engine light is not on and there are no other drivability concerns.

[@crystalmartin1743]

@@LehewTech ok. I have a 2002 f 150 that I took the battery out of and it was out for about 2 weeks. When I put the battery back in it, and turned the key to the on position a seen a really fast blinking theft light. The truck will crank but will not start. Any ideas on the issue ? The blinking theft code show to be an 11.

[@LehewTech]

Get a scan tool and see if it can communicate with the PCM with the key in the on position. If there is no communication, check the PCM relay by replacing it with a known good relay.

[@goostav3477]

@@LehewTech im having the same problem..so a scantool should fix it ?

[@goostav3477]

@@crystalmartin1743 Im having the same problem..Did you ever find out the problem?

[@josecortez8544]

How do knw was be the ignitions

[@bryanmontello5702]

Where is it located,??????????????

[@hechandobote3261]

Can a bad cylider lock cause the engine to shut off while driving? Or is more related to a bad ignition switch?

[@LehewTech]

Unless the lock cylinder is super loose the problem is more likely to be with the ignition switch or a relay

[@LehewTech]

Or the idle air control valve

[@hechandobote3261]

Ok thanks

[@bryanmontello5702]

What truck is this

[@nicolelowe266]

Will it run with out transceiver

[@slopezcomedy]

what is position 0?

[@tracielansing8938]

I have a 2002 f150 it will start by cross jumping celanpid,put new Celanoid on.won't start.I have dash lights,seat belt chimed.could it be the ignition switch?

[@LehewTech]

It could be the ignition switch, or the transmission range sensor

[@waylon9764]

This is my exact problem how did you fix it dude

[@jlit1618]

nice gloves

[@hansolo4946]

Was it trying to start itself up?

[@LehewTech]

No, it's was actually not starting.

[@hansolo4946]

I thought somebody was trying to steal mine, it was cranking up on its own without keys or anything. And I have no remote starter on it.

[@rycodge]

@@hansolo4946 This is amazing. Reminds me of the time I put a brand new starter solenoid in that proceeded to get stuck in "start".

[@mrc217]

How much is the Switch?

[@LehewTech]

Bout 20 bucks

[@crisantoramirez7994]

Thanks. I have a trouble whit my truck ford F-150 2004.

[@miguelfranciscojunior8553]

Tensor la boss

[@devontiffen1168]

Hey Everybody, have a 2002 F150 Lariat. Ran fine up to the recent cold snap. Battery was dead, still had radio and lights though. Today I replaced not only the battery, but the battery connections as well. That lead to no power, no lights, no radio, no engine turn. Not even clicking noises. From some research I have been lead to believe it's the ignition switch. Am I right, or are there other issues I should address???

[@LehewTech]

Do any of the powered circuits work? Interior lights, horn etc? Do you have the correct polarity battery?

[@devontiffen1168]

@@LehewTech nothing works. No horn, lights, radio, etc. I bought the battery today from O'Reilly auto parts. They looked up the model I have and gave me the proper battery I hope. What's weird is that when I connect the battery the light system gets power for about 15 seconds then turns off altogether.

[@LehewTech]

Did you test the old battery to see if it was actually bad? What lights get power when you initially hook up the battery? And is the positive side of the new battery on the same side as the positive terminal of the old battery?

[@devontiffen1168]

@@LehewTech I also checked the ground from the battery cables. I've been doing research for hours and the only similar problem I found(new battery no power anywhere) was the ignition switch, which lead me to your video.

[@devontiffen1168]

@@LehewTech Yes, I checked to see if the old battery was bad, it was 4 years old as well. And yes the positive and negative terminals are in the same place as the old battery.

[@ClaudiaTorres-oo2ly]

Jijiji

[@immastarrgalento7850]

Guys????? Just the guys and not the gals?????

[@javiermoreno1113]

Get back to the kitchen this isn't your section

[@raymonrivas8628]

What was the cause for you changing It was it the no crank no start & had to touch the starter solenoid for it to turn on ??

[@LehewTech]

That's precisely why I had to replace it