Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

Ford

Ask a Ford Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

2003 lincoln town car: ignition key will not turn

 
Ford snr master's Avatar
  • Answered by:Ford snr master
  • ASE Certified Technician
  • Positive Feedback: 99.0 %
  • Accepted Answers: 1777
Verified Expert
in Ford

Recent Feedback

Positive
Answer makes sense to me. Will follow your advice and take to the dealer and...
Positive
Many Thanks Its like looking for a needle in a haystack.....Jim
Positive
Right on the money thank you
Positive
WAS VERY INFORMATIVE THANKS
Positive
Great advice! Thanks!
Positive
Thanks!
Positive
Excellent. Well-written. I examined the cooling fans the 2nd time it happened....
Positive
Sounds right.....quick response as well and, if it works, will save me hundreds...

Customer Question

I have a 2003 Lincoln Towncar. The ignition key will not turn to the lock posistion, we can not get the key out. Everything else functions fine. I change the ignition switch, and the lock cylinder.

 

Optional Information:
Year : 2003
Make : Lincoln
Model: Towncar

Already Tried:
Changed ignition switch and lock cylinder

Submitted: 1282 days and 18 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
Picture
Expert:  Ford snr master replied1282 days and 18 hours ago.

good morning and thank you for inquiring with JustAnswer. Can you tell me, when the shifter is in park, are you able to remove the shifter from park without pressing the brakes?

Customer replied1282 days and 18 hours ago.

If the ingnition is on you must step on the brake. If the key is in the off posistion, dash unlit you can move it.

Picture
Expert:  Ford snr master replied1282 days and 18 hours ago.

so it doesn't move out of park without pushing the brakes when the key is on?Ford snr master40130.6137136574

Customer replied1282 days and 18 hours ago.

No...only when the ignition is off

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  Ford snr master replied1282 days and 18 hours ago.

ok, that indicates that the key cinhibit selenoid is operating properly and is not at fault. Most likely this is a concern inside the steering column and the column will need to be disassembled to identify a worn or binding component. This is not real common but i have seen this a few times. Before overhauling the column, first remove the ignitionb cylinder and test it out of the column for correct operation and key release. If the ignition switch itself is ok, then inspect the gear inside the column where the ignition cylinder goes into and apply some movement to the gear inside the column, moving the gearitself to position it in the RUN position (just back from the start position spring tension) and reinstall the ignition cylinder to see if it operates incase the column actuator gear wasn't alligned properly. If this still does not resolve your concern ,the column will need to be removed and disassembled and inspected for binding or wear

Expert TypeASE Certified Technician
Category: Ford
Pos. Feedback: 99.0 %
Accepts: 1777
Answered: 11/13/2009

Experience: 10 years at Ford dealer,senior master and ASE master certified,hybrid certified,SYNC certified

Ask this Expert a Question >
 
Tweet

Ford Mechanics are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Ford Questions Date Submitted
focus: 2000 ford focus, replaced alternater and battery, battery 5/16/2013
ford ranger: I have a ford ranger 3L automatic thans. 2wh drive 5/16/2013
Explorer: Quick question on a 95 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V 5/16/2013
98 ford contour i want to replace the seal on a cd4e transmission 5/16/2013
ford windstar van: have a 2005 ford windstar van. coolant is 5/16/2013
Ford Ranger: 1990 Ford ranger 2.3.Pickup died going down road.Fuel 5/16/2013
C1144, C1236, C1185, C1198, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, C1214, 5/16/2013
Ford econoline(NNN) NNN-NNNNJamboree Searcher: I have a 1990 Ford 5/16/2013
I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V6 My door ajar light will not 5/16/2013
windstar: I have 2002 ford windstar changed mas airflow sensor 5/16/2013
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask A Ford Mechanic
Type Your Ford Question Here...
characters left:

Top Ford Experts

See More Ford Mechanics

JustAnswer in the News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More
close
Find Expert answers related to your question.
Sign up using email
We will never post anything without your permission.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ask a Ford Mechanic

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
64 Ford Mechanics are Online Now
Type Your Ford Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us | Our Network
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC
  • Pearl.com
  • JustAnswer UK
  • JustAnswer Germany
  • JustAnswer Spanish
  • JustAnswer Japan