Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 LOCK MODULE .

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

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

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable tool (such as a pick), press the release pin and remove the ignition lock cylinder.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the ignition lock cylinder operation.