1992 Ford F150 ignition switch?

1992 FORD F-150
236,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JASONMICHEL
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1992 F150 scab 4x4 5.8, a few weeks ago my truck wouldn't start when i turn the key, but would start when i shorted the solenoid. So at the time i had a bad shift cable so i thought i might be neutral safety or something. So when i replaced the shift cable and assembled everything, it worked fine with the key again, and has until today, still starts with shorting method, but won't with key. So i am wondering if its the ignition switch? Is there a good way to tell?
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Dec 26, 2007 at 7:09 AM
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BLACKOP555
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will it crank with the truck in neutral? if so then it is the neutral safety switch, if not check the solinoid and ignition switch.
Dec 26, 2007 at 7:11 AM
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JASONMICHEL
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no it will not start in neutral either, like i said i can start it by shorting the solenoid out, so should i replace the ignition lock assembly?
Dec 26, 2007 at 7:15 AM
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