key wont turn in ignition of my 98 ford explorer

1998 FORD EXPLORER
122,000 MILES
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SUZANNE
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I disconnected the battery to clean the posts and connectors put it back together and drove it 3x with no problem, got in to drive again and the key wont turn in the ignition. tried messing with the steering wheel while trying to turn the key and checked fuses both attempts got me nowhere.
Jan 5, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the key isnt turning from the lock position sometimes?
Jan 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM
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FIXITMR
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has it ever acted funny before? did you try some oil in lockhole?
Jan 5, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Dry graphite is the best thing to use to lube a lock up.Does the key look badly worn down?
Jan 5, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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