2000 Ford F150 STEERING COLUMN

2000 FORD F-150
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LEFT2SOON
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Steering problem
2000 Ford F150 V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual

I BOUGHT A 2000 F 150, STEERING COLUMN WAS BROKE FROM SOMEONE TRYING TO STEAL IT. I PURCHASED A STEERING COLUMN WITH KEY FROM SALVAGE YARD (2000 MODEL) TUCK WILL NOT START. THEFT LIGHT STILL FLASHES. WILL I HAVE TO REPROGRAM IT OR CAN I CHANGE COMPUTER FROM OTHER TRUCK. IS THERE A WAY I CAN START TRUCK WITHOUT DOING ANY OF THIS. I HAVE NOT HEARD THE TRUCK RUN NAD DO NOT WANT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON IT UNTIL I DO. THANKS, DON
Aug 26, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Don,
It will need reprogramed. However, you can over ride the system by turning the key to the run position and letting it there for about 10+ minutes. The theft light should turn off and it should start.

Let me know how you make out.
Joe
Aug 26, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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