Cranks does not start and continues to crank until the battery is disconnected

Tiny
RICHCAL
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  • 1985 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 100,000 MILES
I turn key begins to crank but won't turn over. So turn key off and it continues cranking until I disconnect battery.
Saturday, June 29th, 2019 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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  • 4,897 POSTS
Hello,

This is a problem with your vehicle's ignition switch and it should be replaced. In the diagrams down below I have included the instructions on how to replace the ignition switch in your vehicle. Please go through these instructions and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 1:24 PM

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