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2002 Ford Explorer Ignition tumbler

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My wife was taking the key out of the ignition and the external part of the tumbler fell out. It's about the size of a dime. I'm not sure how to put it back in or if I am supposed to replace it. Even without this piece, the key can still go in and turn. What is that piece for?

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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 5:24 AM

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Tiny
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Replace the ignition cylinder. Its real cheap and takes about five minutes to do. Turn key to run and under the ignition cylinder there will be a hole in the cover of the steering column, push a small punch into the hole and it will release the ignition cylinder then slide old one out and slide new one in.
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the quick response. Will I need to get a new key if I get a new ignition cylinder for my 02 explorer?
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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Very sorry for the long delay in response. The new cylinder comes with 2 new keys
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 AT 5:57 AM

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