Key stuck in ignition

This is a 2002 Ford Escort. There are 4 sections on the key ignition. Lock(l), Acc (l), On(ll) and Start(lll). The key has been stuck in the igintion in the Acc (l) position for over a week. The battery is now drained, the car won't start and there are no lights or dingers coming on at all.
Any suggestions on how to get the key out? There is no button to press anywhere to release the key or the shift gear.

Thanks

Most cars require you to push in to allow the key to go the the off position. If your key is still suck in ACC. And will not move to "Run" (ON) or "Off" (Lock) be advised that this is common. The steering column locks in ACC postion as well as Lock position. Suggest turning your steering column hard left & or right while attempting to turn the key to the off position.

Key won't come out of ignition, it still cranks my car and will turn the engine off but it stays in the ACC position. Just want to know if there's a trick to get my key to turn OFF and able to pull it out of the ignition? Tired of having to take the negative battery terminal loose when I'm at work etc to avoid draining my battery.

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Tonight when I went to go out, I couldn't get the key to turn in the ignition. It would go to the on position, the steering wheel would unlock, the radio would come on, but then the key wouldn't move any further. We tried shifting the from park to neutral, wiggling the key, holding the button in on the gear shift, but nothing would work.

Any suggestions on what the problem could be?

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