Section 11-05: Steering Column Switches
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty, F-Super Duty Motorhome and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the ignition switch (11572).

  1. Visually inspect the following components of the ignition switch system:



    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
    MechanicalElectrical
    • Binding condition
      • Key does not turn
      • Cannot remove key
    • Damaged release on steering lock
    • Damaged cable from shift control selector lever
    • Blown fuse:
      • P (50A)
      • N (50A)
      • J (20A)
    • Shorted wire(s)
    • Damaged connection(s)
    • Damaged ignition switch

NOTE: If a binding condition occurs, turn the steering wheel (3600) left or right to release the possible load on the ignition switch and verify the ignition key is cut properly.

  1. If fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the following symptom chart.