96 Windstar ignition switch Rod

[tacomabobd]

Hi all, I have a tough one. My ignition switch rotates as if the switch is not there. I removed the ignition switch and I believe the rod between the ignition switch and the key is broken. Anyone out there have this problem? Thanks in advance.

Bob

[sambosuccessful]

I have the same exact problem, so yeah, this sucks. help!!!!!!! I've found a tutorial with pictures for this fix before but it was for a bronco. Anyone know how to do it for a windstar???? Sorry Bob I'm about where you are at with it. I'll let you know if I find a tutorial for it or something.

[sambosuccessful]

oh, one thing I do know is it is most likely the end connector from what i have learned. They break more often than the rod they are attached to I'm pretty sure.

[tacomabobd]

I fixed it!!!! Because of the tilt steering, the linkage between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder is in two pieces. One part has a slot in it and the other has a metal post that fits in the slot. The metal post came out. It took several times getting it put together to get it aligned and working properly.

[shankster]

Originally Posted by tacomabobd

I fixed it!!!! Because of the tilt steering, the linkage between the ignition switch and the lock cylinder is in two pieces. One part has a slot in it and the other has a metal post that fits in the slot. The metal post came out. It took several times getting it put together to get it aligned and working properly.

Are you still out there tacomabobd? I have the same problem - can you give some more specifics on how to do this? Did you have to take the steering column out of the car or were you able to do it with the steering column still attached?