1999 Ford Explorer antitheft

200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGGDADDY1122
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i have a 1999 ford explorer some one tryed to steel it and tore up the switch now the key does not fit it and i took it out and the thing want start without the key and no way of useing the key i use a screwdriver to try starting it but the theft siystem want let it start it has locked down the fuel system but can put gas in the top of motor and will start for a couple seconds what kind of steering colum can i get to fix this problem
Apr 10, 2010 at 12:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only thing that can be done is replacement of the switch and key and then the computer needs reprogramed to identify the key. A dealer will need to do this.
Apr 12, 2010 at 12:14 AM
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