1996 Ford Ranger Can't turn the truck off!

STRICARUSSELL

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1996 FORD RANGER
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
120,000 MILES

I got home from work and turned the key to the off position and the truck kept running. I can pull the key out and everything and it won't turn off. I stalled the engine and removed the negative terminal from the battery so that it didn't kill it. Is it a bad ignition switch?

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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You need to replace the ignition switch?

IGNITION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column cover. Remove instrument panel reinforcement plate. Remove shift indicator retaining screw (A/T models). Remove steering column-to-brake pedal support bracket screws.
Lower steering column until steering wheel rests on seat. Remove ignition switch retaining screws. Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 6:20 PM

STRICARUSSELL

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Thank you for the quick reply! You replied with a question mark. Am I understanding you correctly, saying you think it's the ignition switch? Do you know how much those tend to cost? Thank you.

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Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 11:22 PM

DAVE H

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We can never be 100% sure. After all we are only going off a description of the fault. I am 90% sure you need to replace the ignition switch. This is genereally the fault on ford vehicles. If it was my vehicle I would be swapping the switch. I hope this clarify's a little better for you. Let me know

Ignition switch, from a dealer OEM part is $38 you could probably get this a little cheaper at an autoparts store

shop labor (book time) is around 1 hour to R/R

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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 6:13 AM