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Replacing Faulty Ford F350 Truck Ignition Lock Cylinder

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Over the last year or so the ignition lock on our 1994 Ford F350 Truck has slowly begun to act up. Rather than turning smoothly it often sticks and requires a bit of jiggling so we can start the vehicle. Also annoying, many times even though the key is removed the "key left in ignition chime" sounds off. We have to reinsert the key and play around with it to get the chime off.
At first, I thought it must be a worn out key. However, all our keys do it even an almost brand new one. After a little googling I discovered the likely culprit is the lock cylinder. The internal tumblers and mechanical bits are wearing out. If not replaced soon we'll end up stranded somewhere.
Replacing Ignition Lock Cylinder 1994 F350
Thankfully a replacement ignition lock cylinder for our oldie but a goodie Ford truck wasn't hard to find and relatively inexpensive. After reading my vehicles repair manual, I was pleased to discover extensive disassembly of the steering column wasn't required. There is a small release pin that when depressed releases the whole cylinder to easily slide right out. The release pin is accessed through a small hole under the steering column using a thin screwdriver.
First, you disconnect the truck's batteries, next place the key in the run position and remove the old lock cylinder. The new lock cylinder comes ready to slide right in. That's it! The ignition is back operating like new. The only difference is I now have two keys. One to open the doors and another to start the car. There are also kits to swap all the locks out so you can have a single key, but for me, two keys aren't a big deal.
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@historygradstu 7 лет назад

Ray you are my Hero!!! Thank you , Thank you. Thank you! I use to have a 2000 f-350 diesel, but after a lot of research I discovered the 1994 IDI turbo ( odd-ball year turbo) is the truck to have and much much cheaper to maintain/ parts... I have one similar to yours but green and love it more than the 2000 f-350 I sold. My key cylinder was doing the same thing...door chime and all...thank you again, I will replace it soon! Long live the square body Fords!

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Awesome, hope the fix goes smoothly for ya!

@jonathanbox3033 3 года назад

Yeah, the 1994 7.3 IDI turbo diesel was only made in the first 6 months of 94. After that Ford/Navistar came out with the 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.

@sleim754 7 лет назад

That is pretty nice that your truck is nearly a quarter century old and is running with so few problems. Good maintenance will win out over brand loyalty almost every time.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

I try and keep on top of anything that goes wrong. Hurts to spend the money but almost alway worth it in the end and limits breakdowns on the road, a real hassle when towing. ;)

@dickditty480 6 лет назад

Thank you sir! You're the only one on youtube to give a clear shot of the pin.👍

@isaacsheppard7624 4 года назад

Thank you so much for taking the time to do that video. I was pretty sure about how to change out the ignition Barrel, but I couldn't remember. After watching your video it took me literally 5 seconds. I'll be sharing your video

@Billodnh 7 лет назад

Love your odometer. Like I always say, when it comes to vehicles the last one to own it wins.

@brianpeterkin3492 7 лет назад

Great info Ray. My 1995 F250 interior looks identical to yours. No problem with my ignition switch so far, but great to know what to do if ever necessary.

@nicksalter2200 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. My f250 7.3 sitting at 300k. The cylinder started to act up. Getting stuck and stuff and would get me worried it would leave me stranded somewhere.

@Thought_Criminal_13 Год назад

My 1990 f350 cylinder just now broke. For a while it was starting to stick I would need to turn it a little and then crank. Now it just spins and doesn't fire. Truck has less than 86k miles. I am really hoping that is the issue and I am not going to have to take apart the steering wheel to replace the switch.

@KittyKittyBoomBoom Год назад

same issue and simple fix. awesomeness

@kevinmcintosh9990 6 лет назад

Thank you, after watching your video I cancelled my appointment to have my ignition looked at ordered the part put it in and it works great

@LoveYourRV 6 лет назад

Awesome. :)

@gman3224 7 лет назад

What a coincidence, I have to do the same thing in my tundra. Great video!

@JonTanOsb 7 лет назад

That's a lot of weight (keys) hanging from your ignition, which can damage it. Maybe put all the excess keys in the glove box or hang somewhere convenient. I use a small carabiner hung on my belt loop. Another great video. Jon in Vancouver, BC

@calisdad3 6 лет назад

Thanks for posting and mentioning the battery disconnect! I have a parasitic draw I chased down to this switch.

@manueldasilva8794 4 года назад

What's the switch deformed in some way because mine looks perfect

@joulemine 7 лет назад

Excellent video Ray. I didn't need the how to lol but I love your tutorials and had to watch. Thanks again as always.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Wow, that's a quite the compliment. Thanks. :)

@joelgaona2411 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@freedomforever3689 Год назад

Thanks

@raybbj 7 лет назад

I can't believe how easy that was.

@rclark4u 7 лет назад

Sweet Ray! I've got a 95 Mercury with the same problem. You may have just inspired me to fix that myself! Hopefully I can get through it without a "Doh!"

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

:0)

@hogcat858 7 лет назад

Sorta makes you wonder how many times that ignition switch has be used. I have a 1997 GMC truck I replaced already a few years back with only 250,000 miles on it. Glad to see Angie say ya did a good job and not interested in eating the old switch.

@justinbelshe 4 года назад

Cute dog.

@michaelwallace8791 7 лет назад

Very helpful video. Thank you!

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

You're welcome. :)

@harmonicabraceforguitar1523 5 лет назад

Hey Ray,. I used your video. If you all want to have the same key as the door s just take your new ignition set and your old door key to a lock Smith to match it. He charged me $10.00 to change it. Happy trails to you too.

@LoveYourRV 5 лет назад

Cool, thanks for the tip!

@weschilton 7 лет назад

Gotta love the nice, easy fix. Makes you wonder why you waited so long. ;)

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

No kidding, I figured it would be a lot more hassle than that. :)

@MrEroshan 7 лет назад

Always great material and suggestions. Wow, you have 273000 on your ford.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Yup, kilometers which is 171,610 miles. Not too bad for a diesel motor, should have some more good years in it I'm hoping. :)

@robertmedford8430 2 года назад

Thank you, I now know exactly what is wrong and it's killing my new battery.

@hectorramos627 Год назад

So maybe that’s the reasons my batteries are dead in the morning, and I have to disconnect them every night

@cheeseburgers82 Год назад

I noticed this was a 94 ford f350 I have a 95 ford e250 I'm hoping it's the same process

@chadland71 4 месяца назад

I replaced mine in my 94.5 power stroke and it seemed fine, the old ignition was wore right out the key wouldn’t fit properly and hang up the ignition. However weeks later I accidentally realized that the truck will start without the key in at all 🤨🤦‍♂️ did I mess something up internally?

@dillonwhite3103 Год назад

Good video thanks alot bud..I have the same issue..been to 3 different dealers to get a key made up,they all said they can't do it so looks like I'm doing just what you did

@TheBuddy1939 7 лет назад

Not sure just how true this is but I heard that if you have a lot of keys on your key ring that over time it could wear out the ignition assembly. Anyone else heard of this? Good job Ray.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

I've heard that one too, makes sense, they tend to swing a lot with lots of weight on the ring.

@cooldaddyo9654 6 лет назад

It does in fact wear them faster . I replace many lock cylinders for this reason .

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures 7 лет назад

Good news, super easy to replace. Bad news, super easy to replace. (For thieves) Fortunately they will may e be chasing after newer models. Another good vid!

@darrellwampler6473 7 лет назад

Your RV Freedom! You still need the old key to turn the ignition to the run position to be able to get the old lockset out.

@Endless_Skyway_Adventures 7 лет назад

Darrell Wampler yeah, more of a joke than an actual comment, but your point is valid.

@user-jckentucky 4 месяца назад

What if you broke the back tip off because u didn't have in in the on position.. how do I get that part out

@Rvdaydream 7 лет назад

Great video.. Remember when all those Era of Fords were burning because of faulty ignition switches? Scary.. Am I mistaken? Looks like a airbag steering wheel? Looks like my 95 F150 wheel vs my 97 F250 HD wheel..

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Never heard that one. I know they had problems with the head light switch, I've had to change it and the wiring plug was melted pretty good No, mine doesn't have the air bag option.

@Rvdaydream 7 лет назад

Love Your RV yeah there was a bunch of late 80s early 90s Ford's that had ignition switch problems that was causing the cars to catch on fire. I remember specifically a Thunderbird super Coupe that was local to us that burned while it's set in their carport. So I've always been really pretty cautious with all the Fords that I've owned in that era. Which have been quite a few. A couple of them actually were handled under the factory recall. 1989 5 liter Mustang sedan and also a 1992 tempo. After I posted the comment about your steering wheel I actually went out and looked at mine and compared it to your video and I guess mine does look just like yours LOL. Funny the camera made it look like it was bigger for some reason. One thing I miss with my 1995 F150 airbag steering wheel was that the horn buttons were right at my thumb tips as I drove which made it easy to get people to pay attention. LOL great video thanks for the reply👍😁

@vettracer85 3 месяца назад

What if my key fail? What can I do?

@armandolopez4168 3 месяца назад

What if the key doesnt turn

@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 11 месяцев назад

That's a pretty easy replacement but do you have any suggestions? My keys are gone for my truck. I thought I was going to have to pull the steering wheel off.

@LoveYourRV 11 месяцев назад

Sorry I imagine its an anti theft deterrent to have to have the key to make this method work.

@mycocoaone 7 лет назад

Nice video. All info helps me. I am getting ready to go to New Mexico. Where are your favorite spots for your RV?

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Here is a map showing some of my favorite spots - drive.google.com/open?id=1fcePkG0ouDQjjuKSAOJ1WE_JqiM&usp=sharing Most of the NM state parks are really nice and inexpensive. Cheers! Ray

@anonymixx8106 6 месяцев назад

If this doesn't fix it, what are your guesses? The switch assembly?

@LoveYourRV 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, you'd have to disassemble the steering column to see what's going on

@HotAsHellSeedCo 7 лет назад

Thanks for the "how to" vids. They are invaluable. Question. My "Wait to start" dash light went out after being problematic and working - then not. Can you tell us how to fix those? Or refer me to one of your vids that does? '96 Ford F350 7.3L Thanks, Ray!

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Here is a video where I took the dash apart to change out a faulty headlight switch - www.loveyourrv.com/repairing-our-ford-truck-headlight-switch/ It should get you access to behind the instrument covering to change the bulb if that's the problem unless there is an issue with your glow plug circuits, but if that was the case cold starting would be an issue, too.

@huydang9341 4 года назад

My Ford 150 xl triton 2007 has been broken out side cover ignition key locked but it is hard to find a locked pin! So I could remove it from the cylinders Can you help! Thanks

@jackson15silvasilva41 3 года назад

Top gostei

@autumnyea 2 года назад

So the broken part you were talking about, how do you get that out??The bottom of the tumbler broke inside.

@LoveYourRV 2 года назад

To get it out the easy way the key has to be in the ignition and there is a little pin to depress. If you can't do that I think you have to take the whole steering column part.

@PTTrue-mu5rq 3 года назад

Ya not helpful. do it without the key that's helpful.

@pointblank1978 5 лет назад

My key won’t pull out after putting it back in. What could have gone wrong? Worked fine before.

@LoveYourRV 5 лет назад

Did your replacement come with a cardboard sleeve around it and message to not turn before putting the cylinder in the steering column? I think some people may ignore the warning. If it gets turned before installing it can mess up the tumblers.

@gladyshawthorne4164 Год назад

What about a 2004 lock cylinder how do you replace that

@LoveYourRV Год назад

Sorry I have no clue, my truck was 1994 vintage

@Reilly7.3 11 месяцев назад

What do I do if I lost my original key??

@LoveYourRV 11 месяцев назад

Not sure. Maybe a locksmith can help.

@banjowoodsman7675 7 лет назад

Nice info Ray. Wondering what gauge you added on the lower dashboard? I have the same model truck. Thanks for all your videos.

@aguyandhiscomputer 7 лет назад

banjowoodsman 76 I'm gonna go with temp gauge, most likely trans temp.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

It's a tranny temp gauge. Was added when I had it rebuilt 5 years ago.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Yup :)

@oguzoguz4686 4 года назад

The lock cyclinder doesnt go all the way back so I can not take the keys out.

@jimmallery294 7 лет назад

Just did the same thing on our VW Jetta. The part was $295 (US dollars). Yikes!

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Whoa!

@hankumanszyski5463 7 лет назад

That was easy. No reset procedures?

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

No, the old 94 truck doesn't have a computer except for a rudimentary one for the transmission. Most everything is mechanical. Will be good if we ever get hit with a massive EMP blast. :)

@aguyandhiscomputer 7 лет назад

Love Your RV Used car dealer here. No transponders, no electronics.... those were the days.

@hankumanszyski5463 7 лет назад

Love Your RV Ahhh, the good old days.... fixin' trucks and contemplating a nuclear war. I can almost hear 'The Clash' playing!

@violagentsch 6 лет назад

Okay. Got a new key ignition cylinder. Same issue. The key turns so far over doesn't engage/ turning on engine. Is there any adjustment that needs to be done

@LoveYourRV 6 лет назад

No, it just slides in and works. I guess your problem isn't a bad cylinder. Must be something wrong with the mechanisms inside the steering column. :(

@CaptainAbmerica 3 года назад

Does the key have to be in there to pull it out? A would be thief destroyed my ignition switch with a screw driver now the key wont go in...

@LoveYourRV 3 года назад

I believe so otherwise thieves could just carry a spare lock cylinder and take the vehicle by swapping them out. I think you're going to have to take the steering column part. That's my guess. Cheers, Ray

@rc9660 Год назад

Then use your screwdriver to put it into ACC on position and finish the job.

@jameschristie4596 7 лет назад

Despite another great and informative video...Angie says, BORING! I just completed all the minor issues with my 2005 GMC 2500HD. It's called a 2017 GMC 2500HD...

@manueldasilva8794 4 года назад

Maybe I'm not watching The Right video but the problem with mine is it keeps on killing the battery and I'm leaving nothing on but it keeps on draining my battery and the alternator is good and the battery is good

@LoveYourRV 4 года назад

Need to track down what is draining the battery. If you get a clamp on amp meter you can see how much current is flowing from the battery wire and then pull fuses until it stops flowing, at least that will narrow down which circuit is the problem.

@tonynorred4507 2 года назад

I don't have a key

@stevenbenavides1188 5 лет назад

Sorry for asking but my Ford F-350 94 it’s lock the wheel and it’s doesn’t unlock how can fix it ?

@LoveYourRV 5 лет назад

@stevenbenavides1188 5 лет назад

I haven’t replaced yet cuz the wheel it’s luck and the switch too

@LoveYourRV 5 лет назад

Oh, I see, maybe its a different problem then.

@violagentsch 6 лет назад

Replaced the key ignition cylinder but the key now turns too far and won't start the van. (1998 ford E350) can anyone help?

@LoveYourRV 6 лет назад

My lock came with a warning not to turn the key until it was installed. I wonder if maybe someone else bought the lock before turned it before putting it in screwing it up then returned it so now it's out of sync and they just restocked and sold again. Just a guess.

@violagentsch 6 лет назад

Love Your RV thank you

@perfectlylonely 7 лет назад

How many miles?

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

171,610

@GaryBoyd02 7 лет назад

I thought you would have had more kms than 276180 for a 94 that fulltimes. You must not be going to far in the summer.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

Have had the truck a little over 6 years now. We bought it at 120,000 kms. Done a one year trip out east and around the south and 5 - 6 month trips to the southwest and back. Summers we stay on Vancouver Island for the most part and it stays put a lot short of trips down Island to visit relatives. - Trip maps - secure.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm?user=Raytronx

@GaryBoyd02 7 лет назад

Love Your RV What oil do you use? Fuel conditioner? I have a 2006 Duramax just broke in at 172km. Have had diesels since 83. Also had big trucks.

@LoveYourRV 7 лет назад

For oil, I use Rotella 15W40 and change it often, every 3000 miles since it gets pretty heavy duty towing the rig and I usually use Lucas fuel additive as I can find it most places.

@rdword2345 10 месяцев назад

90% less comment and just showing the steps of how to replace and life would be better.

@LoveYourRV 10 месяцев назад

Well I have an audience that likes my extra commentary so too bad for you bud

@infringinator 7 лет назад

lol dogs dont love you unless you have food

@ericsmith-sx8xi Год назад

How to steal a Ford pickup

@LoveYourRV Год назад

The release pin won't depress unless the ignition is in the run position. For that, you need the original key.

@brysonhull1 Год назад

Actually start the F#cking Truck? Can you do that? Prove your work, or explain entire process!

@LoveYourRV Год назад

Woah, take a chill pill dude. I did start the truck. Sorry, I wasted my time trying to help you

@brysonhull1 Год назад

@@LoveYourRV HalfAssed Work I s half assed work! Strategically leaving out the programming part and how its done is kind of a void in some areas of this country! There's a lot of billy bobs out there wondering why their ranger won't start right now after watching this video! Good Job Boys, You just shut down the entire moonshine industry with one video.

@LoveYourRV Год назад

A 1994 F350 IDI diesel as seen in the video doesn't have any programming for the engine or the ignition. The only computer is a small rudimentary one for the EOD4 transmission. There is nothing to program. It's just a plain old school key. Last year for mechanical engine was a mid 94 7.3L IDI diesel. if it has a 7.3L Powerstroke it is computer controlled. the 5 speed manual trans, or C-6 automatic are non computer controlled. if it has an overdrive automatic trans, the trans is computer controlled.