Saturday, November 20, 2010

How to change a ignition switch on a 1990 Ford F-150 xlt lariat 5.0 engine truck with cruise?

I know u have to pull the steering wheel but is it something simple that I can do the steering wheel has the cruise built into the face of the wheel but no airbag in it.How to change a ignition switch on a 1990 Ford F-150 xlt lariat 5.0 engine truck with cruise?
Depending on which kind of steering column it is you may not need to pull th steering wheel off, some just have a little hole on the under side of the switch. You insert something in it turn the switch and pull it out'How to change a ignition switch on a 1990 Ford F-150 xlt lariat 5.0 engine truck with cruise?
You don't have to pull the wheel. When you buy the new switch from autozone or Advance auto the instructions show you where the release pin is for the switch assembly.How to change a ignition switch on a 1990 Ford F-150 xlt lariat 5.0 engine truck with cruise?
If you have tilt wheel you don't have to take off the steering wheel. There's a small hole at the bottom of the cylinder and key, put the switch on on, stick a punch or test light in the hole and at the same time turn the switch slowly more to start and pull it out at the same time.How to change a ignition switch on a 1990 Ford F-150 xlt lariat 5.0 engine truck with cruise?
ok i have that same truck with the inline 4.6 six and it is easy there are 5 holes on the underside of your steering column the hole that is not for a screw is the one you need (its easier to pull the cover the first time) pull the cover with four screws then there is a little hole in your ignition box put your key in it turn to the %26quot;run%26quot; posistion then insert a 1/8 punch or drill bit works the non cutting side then push the ball release and pull on the box it could take a little on a 1990 just due to build up and corrosion but it will come out in wisconsin at farm and fleet the box was 12.99 so good luck