How to Service the Ignition Lock Cylinder on Ford Explorer?

You can service the ignition lock cylinder only after you finish removing specified parts sequentially. A proper tool and ON position ignition switch will enable you to remove the ignition lock cylinder through the locking pin operation. The installation steps should follow a reverse order to finish the procedure.

Is it essential to replace both the driver door and ignition lock cylinders as a set when installing a new ignition lock cylinder on Ford Explorer?

The replacement of new ignition lock cylinders requires both driver door and ignition lock cylinder replacement together because mismatching this set creates an inconvenience with a single-purpose key. A new key requires the key code number to be stamped on a metal tag which gets attached to it. The lock repair package contains instructions to manufacture a new cylinder alone. These packages include the tools necessary to match the new cylinder to the current key code of your vehicle. Start by removing the two screws on the steering column opening cover then detach the three lower steering column shroud screws, re-torque these screws to 2 Nm (18 lb-in) after installation. Remove the ignition lock cylinder seal as the next step. The locking pin can be pressed with a suitable tool while the ignition switch is ON to remove the ignition lock cylinder. After reversing the removal steps you must apply lubrication to the ignition lock cylinder right before completing the installation.

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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: 1L3Z-11582-A
$59.56 MSRP: $98.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Assembly - Steering And Ignition; Trunk Lock Cylinder; Door Lock Cylinder; Ignition Cylinder; Lock & Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Switch Assembly; Cylinder & Keys; Warning Switch
- Replaces: 1L3Z-11582-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004, 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front Part Number: AU5Z-11582-B
$84.30 MSRP: $136.00
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- Other Name: Cylinder - Ignition; Console Lock Cylinder and Key; Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front; Ignition Cylinder; Lock & Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys; Cylinder Ignition
- Position: Front
- Replaces: SW-6845, SW-6606, SW-6149, 5F9Z-11582-BA, 4L3Z-11582-BB, 7U5Z-11582-B, SW-6390
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Eddie Bauer, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: LB5Z-11582-B
$72.14 MSRP: $114.55
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- Other Name: Lock Cylinder With Keys
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: 2L2Z-11582-B
$69.62 MSRP: $114.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder - Private Lock; Key Blank; Ignition Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Ignition Lock; Cylinder & Keys; Lock Cylinder Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Lock Service Pack - Ignition
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: LB5Z-11582-C
$63.02 MSRP: $96.80
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- Other Name: Kit - Lock Cylinder
- Replaces: LB5Z-11582-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: ES7Z-11582-A
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- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly - Ignition Switch; Ignition Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front Part Number: F3DZ-11582-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lockset - Complete Vehicle; Door Lock Cylinder, Front; Ignition Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys; Door Lock Cylinder
- Position: Front
- Replaces: F1DZ-11582-A, F1AZ-11582-A, F3AZ-11582-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: F87Z-7822050-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Cylinder With Keys; Trunk Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator
- Manufacturer Note: IGN, F/D, L/G, w/o anti theft, w/o central locking system
- Replaced by: F87Z-7843432-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder, Black Part Number: F3TZ-11582-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lockset - Complete Vehicle; Ignition Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys
- Replaces: E6VZ-11582-A, E6SZ-11582-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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The Ignition Lock Cylinder is a unique part of the car found within Ford Explorer automobiles and it main purpose is to enable the driver to start the car through the turning of a key into a locked position. This component is actually incorporated into the upper part of the ignition switch which supplies power to the correct circuits, if the correct key is inserted. Current models of the Ford Explorer are fitted with different ignition keys starting from the rudimentary key turn style ignition to the more sophisticated keyless ignition style. In the past models the Explorer has a mechanical lock cylinder which is not very safe compared to the modern explorers which have coded keys and even keyless fobs through which communication is made to the computer in the car such that the engine will only start on receiving the correct code. However, as much as there has been innovation, the Ignition Lock Cylinder will occasionally wear out and fail as the driver struggles to crank the car. This paper has shown that Ford Explorer's Ignition Lock Cylinder has gone through an evolutionary process to meet the needs of users while at the same time embracing upgraded security features.

Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts and Q&A

Ignition Lock Cylinder
1L3Z-11582-A
Q: How to Service the Ignition Lock Cylinder on Ford Explorer?
A:
You can service the ignition lock cylinder only after you finish removing specified parts sequentially. A proper tool and ON position Ignition Switch will enable you to remove the ignition lock cylinder through the locking pin operation. The installation steps should follow a reverse order to finish the procedure.
Ignition Lock Cylinder
2L2Z-11582-B
Q: Is it essential to replace both the driver door and ignition lock cylinders as a set when installing a new ignition lock cylinder on Ford Explorer?
A:
The replacement of new ignition lock cylinders requires both driver door and ignition lock cylinder replacement together because mismatching this set creates an inconvenience with a single-purpose key. A new key requires the key code number to be stamped on a metal tag which gets attached to it. The lock repair package contains instructions to manufacture a new cylinder alone. These packages include the tools necessary to match the new cylinder to the current key code of your vehicle. Start by removing the two screws on the steering column opening cover then detach the three lower steering column shroud screws, re-torque these screws to 2 Nm (18 lb-in) after installation. Remove the ignition lock cylinder seal as the next step. The locking pin can be pressed with a suitable tool while the Ignition Switch is ON to remove the ignition lock cylinder. After reversing the removal steps you must apply lubrication to the ignition lock cylinder right before completing the installation.