1996 Ford Mustang Ignition and Clutch

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JOVEJ
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1996 ford mustang gt (4.6) 120,654 mi. i have 2 questions: when i try to turn my car off the key will not do it. it feels like there is something stripped in the ingnition. the only way i can get it to turn off is to put it in the position over and over again until i feel a click when i turn it back. when i feel that click the car finally dies. next question: for awhile my car was hard to put in gear, it almost felt like the clutch wasnt engaging enough. but now it wont go in gear at all. i have adjusted the clutch cable, and there is a little tension when i press on the clutch but i wont let me go in gear at all when the car is started
Apr 27, 2007 at 1:16 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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120k....... probably needs a new clutch, that is a pretty good run for one. The ignition tumbler and column will probably have to be taken apart to see exactly what is wrong
Apr 27, 2007 at 5:28 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the clutch, which is likely worn at about 120,000 miles. Disassemble the ignition tumbler and steering column to find why the key will not shut the engine off.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Mustang GT says the key will not turn the engine off unless it is worked until a click is felt, suggesting something stripped in the ignition. The car also will not go into gear with the engine running after the clutch cable was adjusted. The expert says the clutch is likely worn at this mileage and that the ignition tumbler and column should be taken apart to diagnose the shutoff problem.

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