Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, the steering column lock module has to be replaced. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.

Remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article or ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) - HYBRID article.

NOTE: The ignition lock cylinder must be in the RUN position.

Using a suitable tool, press the release pin and remove the ignition lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Pin

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the ignition lock cylinder operation.