OEM 2004 Ford Mustang Ignition Lock Cylinder

2004 Ford Mustang Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service a Non-Functional Ignition Lock Cylinder on 2004 Ford Mustang?

  A: The first step for servicing a non-functional ignition switch lock cylinder requires setting the front wheels to straight position and disconnecting the battery ground cable before waiting one minute for the restraint system back up power supply to fade. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) needs to be deactivated for safety reasons to prevent serious personal injuries. The steering wheel assembly removal process starts by following all safety warnings exactly. You should twist away the ignition switch cylinder cap. Lock cylinder repair needs the installation of a new lock cylinder from the lock repair package (F85Z-11582-AA) after removing the broken cylinder while using vehicle-specific key code instructions. Use a 1/8-inch diameter drill bit to remove the lock cylinder retaining pin followed by a 3/8-inch drill bit which needs to be placed into the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the lock cylinder breaks loose. The old ignition switch lock cylinder should be discarded while cleaning all drill detachments from the steering column. Then remove the bearing retainer and bearing along with gear while confirming entire drill shavings are removed from the steering column. Proceed with examination for any damage. The new ignition switch lock cylinder should be installed using the reverse order of removal while testing for proper new cylinder operation. The service ends with activating the supplemental restraint system (SRS).