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ignition key mechanism loose

Hello- Merry Christmas.    1986 Cougar.  A while ago i noticed the key/mechanism doesn't stay tightly in the on position.  was not a problem until now.  It has gotten to the point, now,  where if i tap the mechanism or inadvertently graze it while shifting gears,  the engine shuts down.  Starts and runs fine-  but i have to be careful about touching the key / mechanism while driving.  Can this be tightened?  thanks.

ignition key mechanism loose

Reply #1 –
It's probably the ignition switch.It's not likely the key cylinder. The ignition switch is under the steering column cover on the right side.It looks like a little rectangle box.They are fairly cheap at any parts store.Some say stay with genuine Ford part,but mine from Autozone has held up great for 3 years now.Here's a picture of one.......

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'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..