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How to Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder 1996-98 Ford F-150
How to Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder 1995-96 Ford Ranger
How to Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder 1996-98 Ford F-150
Created on: 2017-03-30
Tools used
Pick
1. Removing the Ignition Cylinder
Place the key in the ignition
Turn the key forward to the "run" position
Place a pick in the hole underneath the ignition cylinder
Release the detent with a pick
Pull the ignition cylinder out of the steering column
2. Installing the Ignition Cylinder
Turn the key in the new cylinder forward to the "run" position
Depress the detent ball
Slide the ignition cylinder into the steering column
Turn the key back
Turn the key forward
Make sure the key does not come out of the ignition
Check that the ignition starts the engine
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In this video, we're going to be working with our 1998 Ford F150. We're going to show you how to remove and replace your vehicle's ignition cylinder. These tend to get worn out and your key will fall out of them. This cylinder comes pre-keyed with a new set of keys in it; it does not need to be taken apart and re-keyed for your vehicle. If you like this video, please click subscribe, we have a ton more information on this, and many other vehicles, and if you need this part for your truck, you can follow the link down on the description over to 1AAuto.com. Here are the items you'll need for this repair.
Place a pick, or another small straight tool into this hole under the column, it's the one directly underneath the ignition cylinder. Now the reason we're replacing ours – and this is pretty common on these trucks – is once I put my key in and put it forward, I can pull my key right out and start the truck. So obviously, it’s not very safe, and not very secure.
So all you need to do to replace this, is take your original key, rotate it to the run position, which is going to be the last position you can click forward before actually cranking the car. Place that straight tool up at this angle, and you'll feel a little detent ball, and you push that down. You can pull the cylinder straight out, and this is that little detent ball you're going for. You just need to push that in until it releases.
Once your old ignition cylinder is out, we'll take our new ignition cylinder from 1A Auto, which you can see is exactly the same. It already comes with a new set of keys, and you could re-key this if you wanted to, but this one already comes assembled, so there's no need to do any of that. Just keep your original key to do the doors. We'll click this to the run position as well. So, go all the way counter clockwise, and then click it clockwise until the detent ball will compress. Reinstall it, turn it back, now it's in there, our key goes forward and doesn't come out of the ignition, and starts our truck just fine.
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Tools used
Adjustable Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1. Removing the Lock Cylinder
Disconnect the negative cable on the battery.
Insert the key into the ignition and rotate it to the run position.
Insert a punch tool or screw driver into the hole underneath the steering wheel.
Feel for a clip. Push up on the clip and the lock cylinder will pull out.
2. Insert the Lock Cylinder
Push the lock cylinder into place until it snaps in.
Reconnect the negative cable on the battery.
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In this video, we show you how to replace the ignition lock cylinder on this Ford Ranger. The only tool you'll need is some type of a slender tool. I use a lineup tool or a Phillips screwdriver can work for you.
Use an adjustable wrench, loosen this nut on the battery cable and then turn the battery cable and disconnect your negative cable. In our Ranger, our problem is that our lock cylinder is really not offering us a whole lot of protection here. You can see that you can rotate it back and rotate it forward without a key in there. Sometimes what will happen also, is it will stick and as soon as you start feeling that stickiness you want to replace your lock cylinder, because eventually if that keeps going your lock cylinder could get stuck in place.
To get your lock cylinder out, rotate it to the run position, take a punch tool or you could use a Phillips screwdriver. A Phillips screwdriver is a little tougher, because it does not have this kind of flat end here. You put that right up and in and you're going through this smaller hole here and you can feel a little pin, you push it up and the lock cylinder comes right out.
Here's our original lock cylinder for this 96' Ranger. We do offer two different lock cylinders. Here's the new one, this is the early style, which is the same as what's in our truck so that's what we know that we want. There's also the later style, so it's pretty easy to tell the difference. There's a difference in this thumb area.
Now take your new lock cylinder, and you want to rotate it so you can push that pin in. That pin goes towards the bottom. Put your lock cylinder in and it locks in place. Now you can see the truck is secure again, it actually requires a key to start it up. You'll want to put your new keys obviously on your keychain. Now reconnect your negative battery cable and tighten it up and you should be all set.
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Ricardo
August 16, 2017
I'm satisfied with product, good quality good price
If I'd only known!
G
August 30, 2017
Wow!!!! the dealers what a rip off! I brought my truck in twice for the same problem and twice they charged me $498 and kept my truck the first time for 4 days and the second time for just over two days it took less than 30 seconds to remove the old busted ignition switch and install the new one. you could only imagine what was going through my head at that exact moment. Watch the videos 1A Auto has the best help videos out there, they're sincere and honest straight to the point no BS and show you how to do it right man I'm glad I found these guys what a huge Cash Saver I can't say enough about them
Perfect Fit
A
January 5, 2018
Very good instructional video, the right part, fast delivery and excellent price. This is the second time I've bought parts from you guys. Please keep up the good work.
Replacing lock cylinder 1998 f 150.
Edward
February 6, 2018
Worked out great.The video was very helpful, didn't know easy it was to replace. Thanks
Great service and Products
Tom
May 3, 2018
Evertime I get in my Truck, I thank A1 for the service information and parts available with fast shipping. Tips in there videos have saved me from finding problems before it breaks.
Great fit.
Luis
November 11, 2018
Exact fit, thanks 1A. Repair was made with no surprises. Will keep buying from 1A.
great price
J
December 5, 2018
there was 2 for my ignition. I call and they got me the correct one. Good Job!!!!
Great fast service
Russell
December 10, 2018
The service was great. Easy to order on line, I received my order very quickly and found it to be exactly as advertised. Removal and replacement of the old ignition switch was easy. The new switch works great. I couldn't be happier with my purchase from 1AAuto.
Ignition Lock Cylinder
D
February 7, 2019
I had no problem replacing the old one with the new one, Just have to keep my old keys for the tail gate and door locks. But shortly after changing it out my ignition switch went out. 262000 miles it's bound to fail at some time.
perect fit, works great.
Greg
March 11, 2019
perfect drop in replacement for my 96 f150
-Ignition switch
Steve
March 24, 2019
WORKS GREAT!! easy installation.
Ignition lock switch for 1998 Ford F-150
Timothy
March 26, 2019
I bought this switch because the original was over 21 years old, and was starting to act up ! Got this in the mail, and had my truck running in a matter of minutes. Works great !!
Amazing customer service!
Patricia
April 22, 2019
The part price was amazing but t the customer service is more amazing! Highly recommend this company!
Good
S
June 20, 2019
Fast service, product as described, it works
Ignition Switch Fix
DAN
August 22, 2019
This switch was an easy fix for my "98" Ford F150. At first I naturally thought battery; starter; relay; etc...(but this 10 min replacement job cranked my buggy). Good Price and quick delivery...(Thank You, I'll be back!) PS: A good mechanic could most likely complete the job in 2-3 minutes...[ha-ha-ha].
Ignition Switch
A
October 9, 2019
I wasn't sure if the part was right when looking it on line so I called the toll free number and the parts rep checked it and confirmed it was the correct part for my vehicle. ( It was ).I was able to pay for it over the phone and it was shipped and received as promised. I would recommend 1A Auto to everyone and will continue to use them in the future,
Ford F-150 ignition Lock Cylinder w/ key
T
November 11, 2019
We lost the key to our 1998 Ford F-150 so we were wondering how we were going to get it started. We looked up the part on 1aauto, ordered it and it was delivered within a couple of days. We watched the tutorial to see how to remove it and install the new one. Quite the job but thanks to the tutorial we managed to get the old one out and the new one installed. It worked perfect! Thank you for having the part we needed and shipping it to us so quickly!
Perfect
ronnie
December 11, 2019
Excellent fit, tight. 89 f350
shipping
Gerry
December 30, 2019
the shipping said it was coming on a Friday showed up following Wednesday but holiday time of year it's expected !!
Satisfaction
david
January 2, 2020
First order , easy order from, shipped fast, correct part, working on install
Works fine.
Thomas
April 2, 2020
Installation went well. Followed your online video. Thank you.
Ignition lock cylinder
Jason
May 7, 2020
The ignition lock cylinder on my 96 f150 was so wore out that you could pull the key out of the ignition while driving down the road. This was a perfect replacement for my truck. Only takes two minutes to change out.
Its tight!
S
August 24, 2020
Fits tight and firm, no more sloppy key feel!! Now, it's a pleasure to slide the key in her slot, and fire her engine up. VROOOOM! All cylinders explode to life, traversing me towards my destination. Tally-ho!!
F250 2003
I
August 28, 2020
Thats is easy to instal but I need keep the other key for the door
Ignition lock and key
L
December 14, 2020
I have a 1998 f150. The lock replaced easy
And turned like new however when the key was removed the warning buzzer sounded until the door was closed the new lock assembly electrical connection (backswitch) was different in it's design I removed new back switch and replaced with original from old cylinder to correct the warning buzzer operation
fixed it all by myself
Peter
January 4, 2021
I saw their video on youtube went to their site and installed it after a quick explanation from the instructions. piece of cake.
Michael-
May 13, 2021
Receive product and a timely manner, put it right in. It's been working fine ever since.
Happy Customer
Paul
August 19, 2021
Works great, and thanks for the quick delivery!
nancy
October 2, 2021
Replace my ignition cylinder and everything works saved me money
Marcia
January 3, 2022
Its an exact replica of the one I replaced. Easy to install. Works great.
Almasi
January 12, 2022
I love this key is really really good
Works Perfectly
Robert
January 18, 2022
Works perfectly. Thank you.
Anna
March 16, 2022
Fit perfectly
Fine
Carl
April 6, 2022
Works well. THANKS
Very happy with the product will by here again
Paul
April 12, 2022
Good product just as described
Very happy good product too
Claude
August 8, 2022
Works great very good product easy to install
Great product, perfect fit!
Robert
September 5, 2022
Arrived quickly. Super easy to install!
William
October 31, 2022
The buzzer would not stop after installing even with the key removed. Had to bend the contact to make it stop.
Part is as advertised
Johnny
November 27, 2022
The Part fits 1997 Ford Ranger XL
Jacob
December 8, 2022
It installed perfect clicked right in and now it works. Very pleased with the price point as well
Nice fit
Graf
December 23, 2022
Worked like a charm!
Alan
January 7, 2023
HELOC was everything it was supposed to be once the old woman was removed the new one went right in to place and work perfectly excellent customer service
FELIPE
April 1, 2023
Fits perfectly with no issues.
Very satisfied with this product
Carlo
June 29, 2023
Very easy installation and works great!
Easy to rekey and easy to install this ignition
Robert
July 9, 2023
Easy to remove worn out ignition and replace with a new ignition. However, I wanted to use my existing keys so I took the wafers from the existing ignition and installed them in the new ignition. The new ignition works great and is an exact replacement for original one. Most important, my original keys work because this ignition can be relayed. This ignition is a great buy at this price.
Turner
August 18, 2023
Easy to install. The videos that 1A Auto does are super helpful.
Very satisfied
Me
April 8, 2024
It was the correct part and was an easy replacement!
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Bill
August 26, 2024
Wrong part will not refund payment
Ignition Switch
Anthony
September 18, 2024
It worked absolutely perfectly!! Shipped quickly and fit perfectly !!! Love ordering stuff from this place. Information with videos on how to install literally everything is worth the experience. Thanks AGAIN 1A Auto
Great
Tommy
September 20, 2024
Works Great. Very easy to replace thanks to the video.
David
December 4, 2024
Looks great & turns smooth
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