Ignition Switch - Mechanical
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following conditions can cause difficulty in operating the ignition switch and lock cylinder:
- Damaged or incorrectly cut ignition key
- Binding ignition lock cylinder
- Binding ignition switch
- Binding or damaged steering column lock module
Carry out the following test to determine if the ignition key/lock cylinder, ignition switch and the steering column lock module are operating correctly.
- Inspect the ignition key for any burrs, damage or incorrect cut. Have a new ignition key made as necessary. If the key is OK, continue with Step 2.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES & ENTRY SYSTEMS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ .
- Rotate the ignition lock cylinder through all of the switch positions.
- If the lock cylinder operates correctly, install the lock cylinder and continue with Step 4.
- If the lock cylinder does not operate correctly, install a new ignition lock cylinder.
- Remove the ignition switch. REFER to IGNITION SWITCH in this service information.
- Rotate the ignition lock cylinder through all of the switch positions.
- If the lock cylinder operates correctly, install a new ignition switch.
- If the lock cylinder does not operate correctly, install a new steering column lock module. Refer to STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE in this service information.