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Ignition Switch Problem 1972 Ford LTD

I have a 1972 LTD SW that does not get driven very much. Last time I had it going was last December. Ran good. I can't get it started now. As I turn the key, no light oil pressure light ever comes on and no cranking. If I go to accessory position, I can get radio to come on and run windows up and down. The battery is charged and OK. I suspect the ignition switch. For the last year I would have to have the switch just in the right position for the radio and windows to work. It seemed that the ignition switch was failing. Should I change the switch? Is it very difficult to do this.

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pestocat
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It is not very hard to change a 72 LTD ign switch. It is actually quite easy. Do it. KB

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Kevin Bottorff

If I go to the starter solenoid, I can crank the starter, so battery is good. I thought if I removed the dashboard I could get access to the ignition switch, but no way. Do I need to remove the bracket holding the steering wheel in place so that the steering wheel shaft moves down thus getting access to the ignition switch. Help!

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pestocat

Try tuning it to "on" and jumping the starter relay to is if you are getting power to the coil, WBMA

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Mike Hunter

When I switch to On, there is no power to radio, dash board (Alt light), windows. This was a flaky position several months ago, I had to have it just so. Now nothing, so it seems the switch is the one.

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pestocat

I had a Ford LTD, 1972 if memory serves. I had a similar problem. The car would not start unless I pressed the key in just the right direction. I took off the steering column cover, and found the switch was coming apart because of a faultily design. The switch is attached to the column by two screws that have the heads broken off. (anti-theft protection) You will need a screw extraction kit to remove them. (ie- drill them out) It is an easy repair once you know what to do. The bad news? The replacement switch went bad a couple of years later- same failure mechanism.

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Frog Legs

On a 72 it's not a column switch. From what I remember it helps to have small hands but it is a half hour or less job.

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clare

My problem is I don't see a way to get to the switch. I took off the covers below the shift lever and the rod to the switch goes below the dash board. Do I loosen the steering column to expose the switch. Thank you

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