Pinpoint Test G : The Ignition Key Can Be Turned To The Off Position When The Selector Lever Is Not In Park

G1 CHECK THE KEY INHIBIT SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR GROUND

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C250-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new ignition switch (includes key inhibit solenoid).REFER to: Ignition Switch .

GO to G2

G2 CHECK THE KEY INHIBIT SOLENOID CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C250-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C3245-10

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to G3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

G3 CHECK THE FLOOR SHIFTER GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C3245-8	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C3245-11	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new selector lever.REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly .

No	REPAIR the circuit.