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2001 Ford Escape Ignition switch lock

Tiny
GRANDPANORM
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  • 2001 FORD ESCAPE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
Can't get the ignition switch to turn from the lock position. Also steering is locked.
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 5:29 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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You have put the steering wheel into "locked" mode. Put the key back into the ignition. Turn the steering wheel clock-wise (it will feel tight, that's OK). While turning the wheel, turn the key on. You will get it unlocked. You may need to try it a few times, before you have the "I get it" feel.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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Had no luck with the turning the wheel process. In
case someone else should ask, maybe this will work
for them. I just lightly tapped the key head 5 or 6
times with a screwdriver handle. The key then
turned easily.
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Friday, February 6th, 2009 AT 1:21 PM

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