classciv

ok i know this is not a honda, but my girlfriends dad is haveing problems with his ignition. the key will go in but it goes in sidways and will not turn. i dont know how to fix this, but i hate for him to have to take it to a shop cause i know it is probly simple and i just dont know how to work on fords. it is a early 90s F150 any help would be great, thanks alot guys

Click

Could it be the steering wheel lock? Tell him to turn the steering wheel to one side and then turn the key. It should be able to turn all the way and start the car.

Origin

yeah, try what click said. by rotating the steering wheel back and forth it should disengage the locking system and allow you to turn the key.

bseriesboosted

I know your problem its really simple

<U>It's A FORD</U>

classciv

YEAH I KNOW!!!!!!!!! i hate working on these things, no it is not the stering lock, the key itself goes in sideways, something is messed up inside, but i cant get the outside key guard off to see what is going on

dark4dr

get a new ignition lock cylnder

capbyrd

i have this same problem on mine. its really easy and no need to spend money on it. when it does that (which shouldnt be often) you can turn the key backwards to the accesory posistion and it will straighten out. if you still just dont want the hassle, go to autozone and buy a new lock cylinder

Jared

yup, lock cylinder is fubar.

classciv

ok i will give it a shot

Alan Wil

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by classciv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok i know this is not a honda, but my girlfriends dad is haveing problems with his ignition. the key will go in but it goes in sidways and will not turn. i dont know how to fix this, but i hate for him to have to take it to a shop cause i know it is probly simple and i just dont know how to work on fords. it is a early 90s F150 any help would be great, thanks alot guys</TD></TR></TABLE>

Cylinder is worn out. Replace.

PS: One thing that "wears-out" the ign cylinder lock is carrying a bunch of keys on your keyring. Does you dad carry a bunch of keys around? The weight wears it out, faster than if you only carry a few keys.

VAAJ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bseriesboosted &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know your problem its really simple

<U>It's A FORD</U> </TD></TR></TABLE>

exactly!