1999 Ford Escort car not turning off

Tiny
JOEY9583
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
I tried to turn off the car but the car stays on. Key turns back, but the engine stay on. Please help? I had to disconnect the battery so the car would turn off.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 9:09 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Replace the ignition switch !
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
AJABLE
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My friend with a chevy colbalt had similar problem. Turns out that she had a huge leak in her radiator and the car fan stayed on so that the engine would cool down. I dont know if this helps but I tried
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Friday, May 1st, 2009 AT 10:45 AM

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