Ford F-150 ignition problem

From your descr, the switch assy has broken.

Guess you'll have to take it apart.

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That would be called an actuator. There are two pieces to that set up. A
lower and upper. These are connected together and to the ignition rod
that actually pushes the starter switch on the lower steering column. It
is driven by the lock cylinder by a small gear. In essence, when you
turn the key, the gear moves the actuator, unlocks the anti-theft (can't
get it out of park syndrome) connected to the ignition rod that pushes
the starter switch.
el lobo

That was great thank you for all your help.

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You're welcome! Hope it works out for you.

Would you say that is the assembly that he key goes into or something in the
steering column?

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That happened on my 90 F350. There is a rod in the steering column that
has probably broken. This rod activates the starter switch down by the
brake pedal assembly. I replaced the key assembly and found that was not
the problem. After disassembling the steering column, found the problem.
I would suggest you get a manual to help you through the process. Good luck.

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el lobo

What would you call that rod?

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