Replacing Ford Ignition Switch

[@seraph8258]

Short, sweet, and had all the relevant information I needed. Better than 99% of the car repair videos on KZbin!

[@JPK92]

+Bill Goosie Awesome! Glad I coud help

[@bryanmontello5702]

Not for me

[@zentark360]

Having this exact issue with a 96 F150 XLT. So heartening to see documentation of the issue and its fix, rather than being lost to 10 year old forums. I noticed in my case, things kindof work if I shift the switch a bit back and forth, but not reliably and it still kills the engine, so I'll update it this works. Thanks!

[@zentark360]

Didnt work for me but the video was still really helpful!

[@maxtheroofer8004]

Try nuetral safety switch

[@buddah_ev9723]

Thanks a million Sr. my mom was able to understand and she did it by herself(so proud of her yeyyy ) .we have a Ford Expedition 2000 .The parts are the same . I'm 9 years old and mom takes care of everything . I call her " wrench mom" . if she was able to do it , anyone can. Thanks again.

[@JPK92]

+INO playz No problem! Pretty awesome that your mom is able to fix stuff on her own truck!!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

INO playz people can do a lot more than expected and obstacles that challenge us make us better. hurray for mom.. I taught my girls growing up how to fix things. we would work on the water pump in the yard. how to glue pipe.. how to replace things. and troubleshoot things. I am proud to say they can do a lot of things now and they say they learned by watching me. I think you tube when used correctly is a great help for people.

[@robertwolfram1832]

Tuned in one year ago and was able to fix this problem on my 2001 F350. Must have purchased a cheap part cause I had to replace it again. Forgot the procedure from last time so you helped me again! Thank you! Keep up the good work. Like I commented last time you are a very good communicator. You get straight to the point. Keep up the good work!

[@journeyon1983]

I just gave you the 500th thumb up because you deserve it. It was simple and straight-forward on how to replace the ignition switch. Thanks.

[@kennyjoe3985]

Nice job, perfect and to the point, thanks for not adding detail that we don’t need.

[@johnmarkrountree6196]

BINGO! that's what my 96 Ford is doing so I'm going out right now to fix it after spending $70 for distributor $30 coil pack and $80 on ignition module. Thanks for the inspiration cause I was frustrated as all get out.

[@resenrob1]

Dude! Thanks for the video!! I found yours by accident when I was looking for a Ford F-250 starter replacement video. Yours popped up and my truck was doing the same thing as your example. Changed the ignition switch on my truck and BOOM it worked! Again, great vid!

[@shawnshike427]

Same 🤣 but mine won’t turn over at all now, I put the old part back in and it started slow again, do you think I put the new one in wrong?

[@Mc88Flyy]

I’m having the exact same issue with my 89 F250, going to give this a try tomorrow, thanks man!

[@orlandorosado2157]

I'd rather spend $100 and replace several parts to diagnose and finally find/fix main problem than go to a garage and get charged $500 for a relatively simple repair. Great video, thanks

[@BornSailor2]

I have a 95 Bronco that has a similar problem. The truck would stop running at the most importuned times. On highway etc. I followed the same diagnosis as you did. Fuel Filter, Distributor, Key Ignition etc. I would giggle the key or shut truck off for a while. Then it would start. Thank You so very much for your video! One more item to replace. Believe this is really the cause.

[@BornSailor2]

Accidentally posted to wrong video.....lol

[@mgstation]

Sea Horse Linden NJ what did you replace to fix the problem? the ignition switch? Mine stalls while driving.

[@bmfilmnut]

"It'll crank but it'll never turn over"??? Cranking IS turning over. I think you meant to say that it'll crank (turn over) but it won't start.

[@etyrnal]

EXACTLY

[@hulongraves3541]

Absolutely

[@arthurmarquez1739]

Yeah, but I understood him. Still a decent video.

[@stinkycheese804]

I think you meant to write, it'll crank but not fire. ;)

[@smarternu]

Beat me to that comment by three years. Glad everyone understands we are tying to help. BTW, in the South they say "crank" in the place of run. "It will turn over but not crank." Drives me crazy.

[@FairlaneFox]

thanks for the video, most people mix up cylender lock with the switch so this video helps, know what to look for and hopefully this will fix a stalling/starting problem my 95 flareside has.

[@JPK92]

+spartan36789 Fingers crossed! Glad it helped

[@charlesbearden2718]

Almost everybody mixes the lock cylinder up with the ignition switch. So glad this guy knew the difference.

[@RoostinRooster69]

my Good old 97 vic be havin this issue will start and run fine for a day or two then it’ll just stop and it’ll just start working again

[@robertwolfram1832]

Great video! Good communication. Keep up the good work. Will try this fix to correct an identical problem that I am having with my F350.

[@JPK92]

Thanks Robert! Really appreciate the kind words. Hopefully this will fix your problem.

[@jimmychavez5255]

Did you disconnect the battery?? Because I bought a new ignition switch and I put it in and I disconnected the batter from the terminals and right when everything was in and I turn the key there was no crank, no start, and everything in the dash board and lights turn on. No sound. I put the old one back in and it started right away

[@gagnant4]

This was exactly what I was looking for thx! Went down to the supplier and the parts were in stock, and had the whole job done in 2 hours from start to finish, problem solved.

[@JPK92]

gagnant 4 Awesome! Glad I could help

[@PacoOtis]

Dude! Thanks for the video! We owe you a beer!!!

[@FuelTankerMan]

excellent. thank you so much, we needed this for my father-in-law's Ford van, same issue, same problem

[@johnwilliam6112]

I have an 82 bronco 351w. I have the exact same problem , no spark lost it while on a turn and driving 30mph, replaced my whole ignition system. The module, coil, and the whole distributor. Melted my solenoid today, going to buy that and a switch in the morning from napa

[@JPK92]

+John Murray Wow. Good luck man!! Hope it works out.

[@DStroiu33]

God I love you!!! Best video on anything Bronco by far!!!! Got to do this in the next day or so. 🍻

[@RW4X4X3006]

Old parts scattered around the driveway, like bones. Yep, A Ford lives there. Excellent tutorial.

[@Billy_Darley]

toyota and honda would be opposite. they dont have to fix or repair daily so they hardly accumulate any old parts. their old parts still work.

[@zaccorter78]

Thx for the vid. Did you cut your exhaust after a cat?

[@kurtmaier9134]

Just thinking out loud here I can be an idiot sometimes but I will assume that he has addressed possible fuel delivery issues including the switch and in the fuel pump it as well as checking for spark and possibly going through and doing a thermal fuse and relay check

[@Yellowhemi22]

Did you get a check engine light before your replaced this part?

[@jamesrichardson1403]

Where did you get the instrument cluster inserts? Or is the cluster an aftermarket part altogether?

[@leonidasthefirst98]

Sounds Beautiful, what’s exhausting system do you have?

[@memelord5342]

Straight pipe exhausting system. It’s italian

[@kurtmaier9134]

Just curious did anybody mention to this guy that has a fuel pump shut off inertia switch and it's very common for those older Fords to get bumped into and then not run afterwards until that switch is reset

[@LocoCanada]

Great video. Thanks for saying what size to use on the screws and bolts. It saved me crawling under there a bunch of times.

[@NeighborhoodChamber]

Excellent, clear video - thank you! I hope you continue to make videos!

[@JPK92]

I will! Thanks

[@brianhinsley]

Is that a new gauge cluster or just a white face on the old one?

[@EseAl_79]

Nice. Do you know if its in the same place on an 87 Ford 6.9Lf250 diesel?

[@JPK92]

That I am not sure of, maybe one of the guys on a diesel forum would know?

[@tcreech592]

everything is the same on the body of f250 gas and diesel. only thing that changes are suspension components and motors. rest of body is virtually identical. and yes it has a rod going down from the cylinder lock to ignition switch. has two bolts that hold it onto the column. be careful not to over tighten the bolts because you can break the studs and then you better know how to weld or have 7-900$ for new column. you will need to get steering wheel puller. cheap at harbor freight

[@tcreech592]

its on top of column not bottom*

[@JPK92]

Thanks T Creech!

[@EseAl_79]

Its definitely on top T Creech​, just changed it out now. Unfortunately that wasn't my problem.

[@allenbowles4971]

I have a 92 F-150 that you will be going down the road and it just dies or it starts sounding like it is backfireing and it dies, I can restart it after a few revolutions of starter and continue, it did this about 3 times on the way home...the 3rd time it done it I put ignition switch all the way back (like your turning engine off) and it restarted right away...Is this some of the things yours done before it would not start at all?????

[@loganguzman6856]

great video thanks for showing us! but just wondering about the metal peace thats in the switch does it go sertain way?

[@dballfortruss1]

I have the same issue with cranking but it won't fire. Today the ignition switch was just free spinning and wouldn't even catch to start the car. When I turn the key to the off position, the dash lights and radio stay on. Could it be the same part that you changed out?

[@noone-nd4ml]

Sounds more like the lock cylinder and the gear on the end of it. Just my gyess

[@danielmaidana5592]

Awesome, could you please tell me how to connect the yellow cables to the switch? (Inside the switch)? Thanks

[@dirtyeric2]

Would this cause my starter to not disengage? Starter keeps running after engine starts. Shut engine off with key and it still wont stop engaging till i pull battery cable.

[@wewhitt]

I was wondering if you were able to notice what was wrong with the ignition switch you pulled out. Loose - broken plastic - something like that. I would be curious to know what the issue was with the bad one. I have this problem - only intermittently on my Ford Explorer. Crank with no start. I considered doing this just to eliminate this as a possible fault. If I take the old one out - I can look for what went wrong - to at least try to verify I am eliminating my intermittent problem. Thanks!

[@JPK92]

+William Whitt I did not notice anything wrong with mine personally. I have read that there are ways to tell such as when you turn the key to the second click the instrument panel wont light up. Another way to see if it's bad is to see if the switch is over heating or in some cases may even have burn marks on it. I would also check the pin to see if it is loose or anything looks out of the ordinary. I replaced mine because it was not starting and I was trying to eliminate the problem starting with the cheapest options. I also figured that the truck is old enough now that I might as well just replace it. Can anyone else shed some light on this?

[@briangill6219]

It’s just the contact point (right under the pin that slides back and forth) getting old/ dirty/ worn. The part is too cheap to justify trying to fix it, but if you split the old one apart after you remove it, you’ll be able to understand how it works and see the worn out contacts

[@kurtmaier9134]

Oh wait maybe it's a good idea to finish watching the video before you comment by that I mean me but I was just wondering if he had covered all of those bases before getting to this point and it would only make sense but I just wanted to mention the common issues that I knew right off the top of my head but now I will also and this ignition switch possibility when diagnosing crank no start situations on older mid and full size Ford trucks

[@sirenxo]

Great info, thank you for sharing this! Do you happen to know if it's the same for a 94 explorer sport? I can't find anything online. I looked in my Haynes manual, but I'm still confused. I'm not seeing the part on my vehicle.

[@sirenxo]

Found the ignition switch....whew, had to take off a few more bolts and lower the steering column 😓. Can anyone please help me by telling me how to test the switch once it's been removed?! Thanks in advance!

[@johnpopi6871]

Will this work for a 79 Lincoln Continental Mark v??? Cause I have this same part

[@johnudall6625]

Hey your video is perfect. But where did you get the switch I went to oreillys and does not match

[@JPK92]

+John Udall John I believe I got mine from my local auto parts store. In my opinion you will be better of buying your parts yourself online rather than a retail store. If you google it, it should be easy find, but if you still can't let me know and I will do a quick search!

[@billkkay8380]

Is this suppose to be provide the spring action at the crank position?

[@colemanskipper1478]

What is the wire to the right of the ignition switch?? I can't figure it out

[@qcreptiles9567]

My foxbody mustang is doin the same thing!! Thanx bro for the video. The mustang and bronco share mostly the same parts

[@JPK92]

+Quinton Mann Yes Sir! Glad I could help.

[@britneykendrick4989]

Im having the same problem with my 93 Ford Taurus gl station wagon. can I find that piece in the same place because all the mechanic's can't seem to find it.

[@JPK92]

I'm not to familiar with Ford Taurus's. The part should be easy to spot as it is a different color than everything else under there.

[@britneykendrick4989]

thank yu n it was in the same place and the exact problem. I showed him your video n he got it thanks for the video

[@JPK92]

Awesome! Glad I could help

[@britneykendrick4989]

thank yu and me too

[@arthurmarquez1739]

Thanks. Same issue with my 1995 E150. Thanks.

[@philgiglio2829]

Great job bud! Kudos to ya! Hope my 08 Sport Trac is similar..!!??

[@paulsosa1872]

Can this ignition switch cause hard starts after warm-up. I've been having issues with hard starts after warm-up and have thrown the parts cannon at it.

[@briangill6219]

Paul Sosa yes it can. It can also be intermittent. IE: Starts fine in the morning, then gives you trouble later in the day, then goes away again.

[@billrobertson1507]

Brian Gill hard starts after warm-ups can also be filled coils in the starter

[@briangill6219]

bill robertson very true, but one of the more expensive options. Check your grounds as well. Detach them, clean them, and reseat them. At both ends. I had and old Dodge that used to completely die on me and then refuse to do anything for at least twenty minutes when it was hot out. All connections looked fine, but when we finally disconnected the ground cable from the engine block, there was almost nothing left of it at the terminal end under the outer sheathing.

[@ivanrico961]

Paul Sosa i had that prpblem it was the fuel pumps

[@judithgraviano6684]

my 200 ford E150 evonoline cargo van battery light stays on when van is off. mechanic check alternator. new one put in. said there is major draw somewhere. could the ignition switch do this?

[@alexavalos76]

Mine is not even cranck ...should I try changing this part too??

[@shawnfajardo5012]

Does this work if the truck won't turn off?

[@nthkeoaeosntuhaeosnu]

Mine has the same problem. I will replace it. But until then I found out if you turn the key and release it. Do not wait for the engine to fire. After you release the key it will start while the engine starter momentum rolls the engine just a bit. This advise would be if you are on the road somewhere and your Ford doesn't want to fire up. Thanks for showing us how easy it is to change out and thanks for giving the size wrenches. I was very hesitant to start doing this switch replacement until I seen you do it Thanks.

[@alanhester9984]

My wife's 03 crown vic with only 32,000 she would complain her car cranked but wouldn't start. Thought that was odd till one day she couldn't get it to start so I went out and tried and it would crank just fine but like she said no start. I decided that since it was 11 yrs old and the original battery, I'd put a new battery in first then diagnosis it. Installed new battery and it cranked fine and started up right away. Solved the problem. Then my 03 Town car did the same so put a new battery in and solved it. Now my boat is doing the same but if I do like you say let up on the key quickly it starts every time. Battery is old and needs replacing. It seems to me that the ignition and fuel injection need higher voltage than what the starter needs to operate, as soon as you let the key off quickly the ign. fuel injection gets that spike of higher voltage it needs to run on. In all my cars in the past I usually changed the battery at 5 yrs old but we drive so little now and short trips to town I now let them go till they go dead, but found out that doesn't work with these new cars. All my FI Ford products seem to have this same issue, needs a good battery.

[@jimmieroan9881]

those torx bolts that hold the switch on are supposed to be anti theft with a little tiny pin in the center of bolt, a regular torx wont fit, but the bits are cheap. someone must have replaced the switch before.

[@davidskelton3083]

Great video. I think you just solved the problem on my f150. Thanks Buddy !

[@JPK92]

david skelton Glad I could help!

[@Lil_lucky84]

Mines doing the same people saying that’s not the problem it worked for you so I just went and got part hope it works turn over but won’t crank

[@thebro5540]

I have a 2004 F250, I am having to start it by the ignition switch. I guess the lever that pulls the switch to start is broken. Anyone know the part number?

[@the8-bitnerd712]

Is the procedure similar for a 94 f150?

[@danmiers2281]

Should be exact

[@bryanmcpherson8702]

Got an e250. 1996. Where is this thing

[@rufusbailey5412]

great job!!!!! That was my problem on 1990 ford f 150. thanks again!!!!!!!

[@tobyjarvais1758]

the 1990, you had to unbolt the steering column and let it drop because the switch was on top if i remember right, and it was just a metal rod from the key to the switch

[@MrMundaa]

IGNITION SWITCH NOT CRANKING WHEN TURN IGNITION SWITCH MY CAR RUNS FINE WHEN I USE A PAPER CLIP WHAT YOU THINK IT 03 CROWN VIC

[@samieltheinfamous]

This was helpful. Thank you.

[@featuringme20]

Thank's for Posting!, Nice Truck!

[@JPK92]

+featuringit Thanks! I think so too ;)

[@sabecapote5873]

Mine will turn over, but wont stay in start

[@etyrnal]

crank / turn over means the STARTER motor is SPINNING the engine (crank shaft / pistons / cams / etc)... fire up / start / run are what happens after successful cranking (turning over)

[@kurtmaier9134]

Blue oval baby! Found on road destroying

[@rockmice]

Help - 87 Ford F150 4.9L Manuel with tilt steering - When I crank and the engine starts up, my starter is continuing to run? I don't think this is a starter or solenoid switch , I suspect possible the ignition switch in the steering column not the lock cylinder - has anyone experienced same or have any suggestion's, could a broken piece on the lock actuator cause this?

[@haroldwilliamson7333]

Help. I have a 1989 f150 4x4 302 motor i cant get it to crank . Replaced selonoid, starter,battery and still it only clicks no crank

[@jamesnorman1647]

I got 2000 f150 instead of someone turn iginition switch on to replace they knock it out with hammer an punch now I put new switch n the theft light blinking fast 45 second then slow down blinks 1 an then 2 then goes off but won't start

[@thousandthreads3842]

What wire sends power to crank wire?

[@maxtheroofer8004]

Red/ light blue

[@the8-bitnerd712]

The place where my ignition switch goes into, like the parts that move arnt lining up

[@christophercassidy6956]

Has it ever fired up and die again and not start again and it takes a couple hours for it to fire again

[@JPK92]

Christopher Cassidy I haven't had this issue. From my research is looks like it could be a fuel pump on its way out for bad fuel filter. If you're on facebook look up the group "Ford Bronco Alliance". I see posts about this a lot.

[@toddfiske1944]

ok... gonna try it... thanks - helpful and to the point

[@keitharoo1962]

Awesome! I can do this myself! Thanks!

[@angrybirdlvr12]

Thank u so much for posting this!!!!

[@mrjohnberens]

Diagnosis is important

[@Billy_Darley]

94 f150 has no power anywhere once i turn the switch. everything went dead. only place i can find any juice is at the battery. if it isnt this lil white switch box than i have no idea.

[@enriquehinojosa966]

Billy Darley how did it go?

[@jonratliff4578]

Helpful, thanks.

[@davidboston4574]

Thank you!!

[@rickyrobbie]

The keys are not helping your ignition switch or lock cylinder. Great informational video though

[@paulthepainter2366]

Just keep changing parts until it works

[@mickealulrich1763]

Dont forget to put the torque screws back in lol

[@MrWhaatay]

Cranking is the same as turning over. Why did you change all that other stuff without checking if you had voltage from the ignition switch to tge primary side of the coil? That's how I traced this issue go my ignition switch.

[@steveadams5190]

It'll crank but not turn over 🤔

[@bryanmontello5702]

Again it's not there

[@triggerfingerrunwild]

if u go check my videos it shows how to change the ignition switch relay on earlier models

[@509grind]

Cranking and turning over are the same. You mean it cranks but doesn't start.

[@javierrefugio5250]

Espliquemelo en español x favor

[@VladanMovies]

Well done! Only if you'd lose that VW ....

[@JPK92]

+VladanMovies That thing has caused many problems...it is on its way out!

[@joshnesbitt5451]

VladanMovies k

[@davidm8156]

thank you- brother

[@JPK92]

David M Glad I could help!

[@franjlittle3352]

Thanks 1994 F15o

[@danmiers2281]

Is good video but the trial and error parts replacement has got to get expensive and nerve wracking

[@AM13226]

awesome dude, thanx for the info

[@JPK92]

AM13226 No problem!

[@buckshot75two]

Not trying to knock on your video but I just have to say. Cranking and turning over mean the same thing. What it is not doing is firing.

[@JPK92]

Cool I will keep that in mind for the next time! At least you understood what I mean ;)

[@bryanmontello5702]

Talk talk talk needless information