2013 ford explorer key will not turn

Are you turning the vehicle off with tension on the steering wheel? Let it be in a free state when turning off the vehicle. If not the problem you may need a new key lock cylinder.

If you park on an incline, however slight, the rolling forward or backward will place a strain on the lock. Try engaging the emergency brake before the key is turned off and shift lever placed in park.

Ignition key would not turn. Outside temperature 21 degrees below zero. Ignition key would not turn. I had parked on uneven ground and left my steering wheel was in a left turn when I shut the engine down; steering column locked and removed the ignition key. Next day my ignition key would not turn, outside temperature 18 degrees below zero. I jacked the front of the vehicle so that the two front tires were off the ground to relieve any preload (tention) on the steering wheel lock. I heated the ignition switch with the key removed for 10 minutes with an electric hair dryer. I then inserted the ignition key and the ignition key turn without out any problems. Next time I park I will make sure my steering wheel and front wheels are straight and not turn to either side. The best thing I did was jack the car up to relieve the preload on the steering wheel lock.