Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Customer Interest
Ignition Lock - Ignition Key Hard to Remove
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LOCK - IGNITION - KEY HARD TO REMOVE - VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
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IGNITION SWITCH - KEY HARD TO REMOVE - VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Article No. 89-25-1
FORD:
1989-90 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989-90 COUGAR
ISSUE:
A hard to remove ignition key may be caused by a misadjusted transmission control shift cable for the floor mounted automatic shifter. A
shift cable that is out of adjustment can result in:
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The customer not fully engaging the console shift lever in Park which is the key removal position (PARK)
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The customer not being able to rotate the key to the "LOCK" position
ACTION:
Adjust the transmission control shifter cable. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Place the console shift lever in "Overdrive". Make sure the shifter is latched in the detent.
2.
Set the parking brake.
3.
Raise the vehicle.
4.
Loosen the shift cable adjusting nut. Refer to the 1989/90 Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manual, Section 17-02 for service details.
5.
Make sure the shift cable is loose and free to self-locate to the transmission mounted bracket.
6.
Tighten the shift cable adjusting nut to a torque of 10-18 lb.ft. (13-25 N-m).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
892501A
Adjust Shift Cable
0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
7E395
07
OASIS CODES:
2700, 2760, 5104
