We have several problems but will start with the ignition

2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
170,000 MILES • 5.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKEY W
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I put key in the ignition and it doesn't turn one time, the next time it does fine. I can try turning steering wheel which does nothing to help. I move the shifter, it doesn't help. I take key out & turn it, nothing works. I can leave it for awhile & try again & it might work the next time. It's very frustrating & I never know if I'm going to be stranded some place for awhile
Mar 25, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you tried lubricating the tumbler?
Mar 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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RICKEY W
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We squirted some electronic cleaner up n there & later some extra fine graphite
Mar 26, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That's about all that one can do. If it still happens, you most likely will need to take apart the steering column and check for issues with the actual switch and the linkage between the tumbler and the switch.
Mar 26, 2015 at 10:33 PM
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