can't turn off car

FORD CROWN VICTORIA
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PAMELAROBERSON
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I am able to turn the car on but not off can anyone help? Now my car cuts off when I turn the wheel or am stoped at a drive through this just started. Can anyone tell me what is going on with my car. I am a single mom and I NEED my car for work. It is a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria it is a V8 with 94237miles. Thanks for any help at all.
Nov 1, 2007 at 1:50 AM
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BMASTERJERRY
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The inside of the switch contains a gold plated ball, magnet, & small spring that "seats" in a funnel shaped cone. The red button on top pushes the ball against the spring and "seats" to the magnet completing the circuit to run the fuel pump. When enough force or "inertia" is exerted against the switch, the ball is un-seated breaking contact killing the circuit.

Or simply said, yes, it can rattle...
Aug 17, 2007 at 3:44 PM
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MERLIN2021
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From you description it sounds like the ignition switch needs inspection, or replacement.
Nov 1, 2007 at 9:00 AM
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CROWN-VIC
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Yes, you could have your ignition checked out. Also look at your battery meter. The needle on the battery voltage gauge should always be either on or above the battery character. Above means its charging correctly and your alternator is working. Below means that your alternator is not functioning correctly. Then again u say you cannot turn it off...? And it turns off when you turn the wheel...I would conclude the ignition switch must have problems before I jumped to anything further. :)
Nov 17, 2007 at 4:01 AM
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