2001 Mercury Sable Key will not turn in ignition

2001 MERCURY SABLE
51,200 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BARBBNJ
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The key will not turn in the ignition - steering wheel is locked - have turned it and turned it to no avail. seems like something is locked in there and won't release
Mar 28, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Steering wheel is locked. While pulling the steering wheel counterclockwise, turn the ignition key to ON.
Mar 29, 2009 at 2:03 AM
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