Cranking my T-Bird

Asked by ginman Nov 20, 2011 at 11:21 AM about the 1987 Ford Thunderbird

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I start the engine on my 1987 T-Bird the engine goes dead if the key is not in the exact position after I release it after the car starts running.  The instrument panel gauges and lights go out also.  I have replaced the ignition switch and key cylinder and that did not fix it.  Can the sterring column be taken apart, or is there an electrical problem somewhere?

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Blueovalbandit answered 3 years ago

There is a rod that may need to be adjusted between your key switch ( tumbler) and the electrical part of the switch. If it’s out of adjustment it allows the keyed switch to come back too far which causes the electrical side to lose power

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