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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ECONOLINE E150 1/2 TON V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull the steering column opening cover off the lower instrument panel.
3. NOTE: For clarity, the driver side knee brace and the steering column opening reinforcement are not shown in the illustration. It is not necessary to remove these items to remove the ignition switch.
Disconnect the wiring harness from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the ignition switch screws and the ignition switch.
Installation
1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Pull the steering column opening cover off the lower instrument panel.
3. NOTE: For clarity, the driver side knee brace and the steering column opening reinforcement are not shown in the illustration. It is not necessary to remove these items to remove the ignition switch.
Disconnect the wiring harness from the ignition switch.
4. Remove the ignition switch screws and the ignition switch.
Installation
1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.