1995 Taurus, engine won't turn off, ignition assembly issue?

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Hi,So, i went to change my oil today, and the bafoons at Jiffy Lube cameback to me, telling me they can't turn my engine off anymore. Odd, Ithought, since it's never done this before. but true, I can turn theignition to the "off" state, and the engine continues to run. Theignition key 'feels' different, it definitely feels like somethingisn't catching, a little too smooth. I can start the engine, noproblem, and it behaves otherwise fine. I'm assuming the one workersomehow forced the assembly somehow. Any ideas, folks? This is a 1995Ford Taurus Wagon. I now kill the engine by taking out a fuse.thanks for any leads!mariel

Rob · Accepted Answer

ahh yes the famous Ford Ignition switch.... are you ready for a fire? hehehe get it changed asap.

jimmyh · Answer

sounds  its in the ignition switch had one done the same thing

Jack Myers · Answer

It's more likely to be the plastic linkage connecting the key cylinder to the switch. After it breaks you can "push" with the key, but you cannot "pull". You can let the switch dangle down under steering wheel to regain control, but I don't see any easy way to replace the linkage.

mlohninger · Answer

guys, thanks very much for your answers. it wasn't the switch itself, but it was replaced regardlesss. it was the linkage, as Jack mentioned. cost about 200, parts included to get fixed. now, sadly, i can't take out the key with the ignition running. i'm sure that never was supposed to have worked, but loved the "feature" ;-)

mariel

Jack Myers wrote:

switch. After it breaks you can "push" with the key, but you cannot "pull". You can let the switch dangle down under steering wheel to regain control, but I don't see any easy way to replace the linkage.

1995 Taurus, engine won't turn off, ignition assembly issue?

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