Where is the ignition switch on a 1997 ford

First check the starter relay, see if it is getting voltage when the key is turned - if Yes and it is not clicking then the relay is bad, not very expensive. If the relay is not getting any voltage then either check the fuses to the ignition or the ignition switch itself.

This is very common on these 4.0 engines most likely is ur rear timing chain tentioner. These engines have 4 chains alltogether. Good luck!!

Dead battery
Clicking is the starter solenoid or relays

Iam asumming the engine won't move or turn over at all!

without a key your looking at some major disassembly of the steering column. the dealer can probably cut you a key by providing the vin

It might be your anti-theft alarm system. When the car doesn't start, is there a ticking sound inside the car? If so, hit the unlock button a few times on your keyless entry remote, until the ticking stops, then try to start the car. Hopefully this helps.

if it turns over from below,then its in the ignition switch and this also feeds power to the e.c.m. to make the engine fire so you either have a bad switch contact or the hot 12 volt wire to the ignition switch

There is a plastic piece that goes between key switch and ignition switch that might be broke have the same issue and trying to find out how to replace this piece.

you need to have the keys programmed with a ford scantool. that's the only way.

it sounds likwe the crank sensor

is the earth cable giving a good engine and body contact.does your starter have two terminals and if so are they the right way around?is the battery any good?Is the engine able to be turned over by hand Make sure you have agood 12v supply to the starter solenoid when cranking the engine An engine test probe/light would be of a lot of use for you to do that test