Car ignition will not turn off

1992 FORD ESCORT
175 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I cannot get the key to turn off. The car stays running.
Jun 14, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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HARRY P
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Sounds like the ignition lock cylinder is jammed. Time to replace it. As far as how to shut the car off, start pulling fuses. The fuel pump fuse would be a good one to pull. I am attaching the fuse box diagram below. This is for the fuse box that is under the hood, located near the battery.
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Jun 14, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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