OEM 2002 Ford F-150 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2002 Ford F-150 Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Non-Functional Ignition Lock Cylinder on 2002 Ford F-150?

  A: Begin working on a non-functional lock cylinder by placing the front wheels in straight-ahead position before disconnecting the ground cable from the battery for at least one minute. Disabling the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) will prevent serious personal injuries. Before proceeding remove the steering wheel assembly by following every safety warning. Twist the top-panel off from the ignition switch cylinder. A lock cylinder replacement begins with discarding non-functional components followed by using correct repair packages containing instructions to construct lock cylinders with matching key codes for the particular vehicle. The ignition switch lock cylinder requires removal by drilling out its retaining pin with a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit followed by key slot drilling with a 3/8-inch drill bit until it breaks loose from its mount. The discarded old lock cylinder should be discarded while workers remove drill debris from the steering column. First remove the bearing retainer and bearing along with the gear before cleaning all drill shavings off the steering column and checking for column damage. The installation process starts by performing the opposite steps of removal while adding a fresh ignition switch lock cylinder which must be tested for proper functionality. To finish the process activate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).