public servant
Grandmaster
I recently purchased a 1997 Ford F150 in great shape for a great price. However...I'm having issues with the ignition. Most times the keys didn't want to turn (I have tried both key which are both well worn). It would go into the ignition but not turn. Sometimes it might take several minutes of removing and reinserting the key, giggling the shifter lever and/or tilt wheel before the key finally turns.
So yesterday I replaced the ignition cylinder. It started several times perfectly. No issues. So this afternoon I went out to move the truck...and guess what? The key won't turn. Again, a couple of minutes of removing, reinserting and or jiggling the key, column, etc. before the key turns. Both new keys had the same issue (to note, both new keys feel like they have small burrs on them. I don't have access to a wire wheel today so I thought I'd seek advise until I do.).
Any ideas on where to start looking?
So yesterday I replaced the ignition cylinder. It started several times perfectly. No issues. So this afternoon I went out to move the truck...and guess what? The key won't turn. Again, a couple of minutes of removing, reinserting and or jiggling the key, column, etc. before the key turns. Both new keys had the same issue (to note, both new keys feel like they have small burrs on them. I don't have access to a wire wheel today so I thought I'd seek advise until I do.).
Any ideas on where to start looking?