The steering column will have to be removed and disassembled to replace the upper part of the actuator.
Ford ranger ignition switch actuator rod.
Ford ranger i have a 96 ranger and the actuator rod going from the ignition to the switch appears to be broken.
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The problem with your ranger is the upper actuator rod is broken.
Have removed the steering wheel and air bag only to see a housing and several springs with retainers which kind of scare me from going further.
It was definitely something plastic that made the noise.
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In episode 6 of my multi part series i have succumbed to the idea that i can t avoid the headache of removing the steering wheel.
The actuating rod links the key cylinder to the ignition switch located under the dash on the steering column.
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I have a 2003 f150 lariat i went to start it today and as i turned the key i heard a snap.
Ignition cylinder actuator rod replacement 1997 2003 f150s this is an article that generally applies to 1997 2003 f 150 trucks.
It may also apply to other years and models of ford vehicles.
Ford ignition actuators gears.
In this case the small steel pin at the end of the rod that fits into the ignition switch had fallen out and was not moving the switch.