OEM 2002 Ford Mustang Ignition Lock Cylinder

2002 Ford Mustang Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Q&A

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

  A: Before beginning non-functional ignition switch lock cylinder repair service and maintenance you must place the front wheels in straight position then disconnect the battery ground cable for one minutes to allow restraint system back up power supply to deplete. Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) because this precaution will stop serious personal injury. Start by taking off the steering wheel and follow it up by removing the cap from the ignition switch cylinder. The lock cylinder repair process begins with lock cylinder replacement followed by installation of parts from the lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA) using the instructions to build a new cylinder with matching key code for the vehicle. The lock cylinder retaining pin of the ignition switch must be drilled out with a 1/8-inch drill bit to remove it while drilling down the middle of the ignition lock key slot with a 3/8-inch drill bit to break the lock cylinder free. After removal of the old cylinder discard it while clearing all drill particles from the steering column. Begin by eliminating the bearing retainer followed by removing the bearing along with the gear and completely wipe away all drill particles from the steering column before assessing it for damages. Follow the removal steps first, install the new ignition switch lock cylinder followed by testing its functionality. The last step requires triggering the Supplemental Restraint System activation to guarantee safety.