OEM 2001 Ford Excursion Ignition Lock Cylinder

2001 Ford Excursion Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Non-Functional Ignition Lock Cylinder on 2001 Ford Excursion?

  A: You must disconnect battery ground cables from the system before starting to work on a stuck ignition switch lock cylinder because the back up power supply must be drained from the restraint system. The Supplemental Restraints System needs to be deactivated for personal safety. Steering wheel removal should come next in the process while taking all essential precautions. The ignition switch lock cylinder requires a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit for removing its retaining pin after first removing the cap. A 3/8-inch diameter drill will allow you to break free the ignition switch lock cylinder that sits at the center of the key slot. Drill shavings from the steering column must be disposed of together with the discarded old ignition switch lock cylinder. Prior to taking the bearing retainer out it is necessary to document the sitting positions of the steering column lock gear alongside the bearing and retainer. You should take out the bearing and gear then clean every drill shaving from the steering column before performing a damage inspection. Complete the installation of the new ignition switch lock cylinder after undocking it correctly then check the startup function. To finish the operation you must activate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).