Oct 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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1995 Ford Escort Ignition Cylinder Removal
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Under $20.00 for toggle and push start versus $110.00 for a new lock cylinder (no pick and pull or junk yard have a 91-96 escort in my area), is a huge deal to me at this point ive dropped $1500.00 on this car in the last 2 wks and the last thing i need to do is pull my steering wheel & multi-switches and then beat on my steering column to release the shear bolts that hold the lock cylinder to the steering column and hope I dont mess anything up as I do it.. Thanks for the help I love this site
I can take my key out of the ignition while the car is running. The key also does not turn all the way back. When I take the key out and open the door when the car is off the car beeps as if the key is left in or the lights are on. Is this the ignition switch and can it be repaired easily at home? Thank you.
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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your ignition switch is faulty and you will need to replace it .. common fault on the escort ?
COMBINATION SWITCH R & I
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower shrouds.
Unplug connectors. Remove switch from housing. To install, reverse removal procedure.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Unplug ignition switch connector. Remove mounting screws and ignition switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION:When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
WARNING:Air bag system must be deactivated before any air bag component is removed. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
disable airbag system by disconnecting battery and leaving vehicle to stand for 3 - 5 minutes
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles without air bag, remove horn cover and unplug horn wire connector.
On vehicles with air bag, disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. Remove air bag module. Unplug clockspring connector from module.
On vehicles without air bag, loosen steering wheel bolt 4-6 turns. DO NOT remove bolt. On vehicles with air bag, remove bolt, remove vibration damper (if equipped), and reinstall bolt loosely.
On all models, remove steering wheel. Remove and discard steering wheel bolt. Hold clockspring in place with tape after removing steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install and tighten NEW steering wheel bolt to specification. Check AIR BAG light for proper system operation.
COMBINATION SWITCH R & I
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower shrouds.
Unplug connectors. Remove switch from housing. To install, reverse removal procedure.
IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove combination switch. See COMBINATION SWITCH R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Unplug ignition switch connector. Remove mounting screws and ignition switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION:When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
WARNING:Air bag system must be deactivated before any air bag component is removed. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
disable airbag system by disconnecting battery and leaving vehicle to stand for 3 - 5 minutes
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles without air bag, remove horn cover and unplug horn wire connector.
On vehicles with air bag, disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. Remove air bag module. Unplug clockspring connector from module.
On vehicles without air bag, loosen steering wheel bolt 4-6 turns. DO NOT remove bolt. On vehicles with air bag, remove bolt, remove vibration damper (if equipped), and reinstall bolt loosely.
On all models, remove steering wheel. Remove and discard steering wheel bolt. Hold clockspring in place with tape after removing steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install and tighten NEW steering wheel bolt to specification. Check AIR BAG light for proper system operation.
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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I lost my only key and Ford cant cut one by vin since its a 1988. I bought a new switch, removed the sterring wheel, and found some torx bolts. A 25 wont go in and a 20 wiggles and wont break it. Do you know what it is? I went to Fastenal and my buddy there said that there was nothing between 20 and 25. I got an ez out kit. Is that a good idea?
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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are you certain it's a torx head? there is nothing between T20 and T25, so if neither of those fit than it must not be a torx bolt..
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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Electrical problem
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 123K miles
The key turns, but does not spring back or engage the engine. stopped suddenly. Put car in neutral with brake engaged and clutch in. No response. Idiot lights came on when this happened and would not turn off when key was turned back to off position.
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 123K miles
The key turns, but does not spring back or engage the engine. stopped suddenly. Put car in neutral with brake engaged and clutch in. No response. Idiot lights came on when this happened and would not turn off when key was turned back to off position.
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:21 AM
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Remove and check ignition switch
Oct 8, 2018 at 4:21 AM
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Suggested Repair
To remove the ignition lock cylinder, turn the key to ON just before START so the retaining pin can be depressed. Insert a small long screwdriver or probe into the release hole under the steering column near the key, push the pin in, and pull the cylinder out. Do not try to drive the roll pins out. If the electrical ignition switch is being replaced instead, disconnect the battery, disable the airbag, remove the steering wheel and combination switch, unplug the connector, and remove the switch mounting screws.
Conversation Summary
A 1995 Ford Escort owner could not remove the ignition lock cylinder after seeing the roll pins and turning the key to ON. Experts said to turn the tumbler to ON and depress the retaining pin through the access hole under the column, then pull the cylinder out, rather than removing the roll pins. Later posts mixed in no-start checks for a clicking relay, battery, cables, and starter; a sitting battery drain that was traced to a bad battery; electrical ignition-switch replacement steps; and unrelated key and lock issues on other Escort years.