Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
Functional
NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional lock cylinders and keys. If key numbers are known, the proper key can be
made.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn lock cylinder key to RUN position.
3. Remove lower shroud.
4. Place a 3.17 mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in steering column under lock cylinder. Depress retaining pin while
pulling out on lock cylinder to remove it from housing of steering column.
INSTALLATION
1. Install lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position and depressing retaining pin. Insert lock cylinder into steering column housing. Make sure
ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning key to OFF position. This will permit retaining pin of
ignition lock cylinder to extend into hole of steering column.
2. Rotate lock cylinder, using key, to make sure of correct mechanical operation in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control
module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more for powertrain control module to
relearn the strategy.
