Key Barrel weakness - What has Ford done?

[98TLS]

Originally Posted by aussiblue

This seems a good solution https://www.frk1.com.au/

great find.

[xr6tjet]

http://fordignitionswitch.com.au

Used this kit to fix my father's car and never had an issue since. Couldn't recommend it anymore. Car was fixed in no time.

[GASWAGON]

Originally Posted by Olbucko

According to some other threads on this subject Ford changed the design of the switch in mid 08. The new switch is now easily replaceable and can be purchased for $50- $100. Unfortunately the new switch will not fit the older steering columns.

I just rang my local Fraud dealer and my BF wagon was built June/2008 so right where you say they changed the design.

Should i ring back and get a price on a new updated switch?

$100 bucks is alot cheaper than the rebiuld kits?

[suttoo]

What are people paying for second hand columns? I think we pay $250, I see someone was charging $750 fitted and people are having a go at Ford pricing?
I have fixed these myself by just refitting the parts and peening again to keep switch in column. There are differing levels of what goes wrong though, this one hadn't completely exploded

[peterbrock]

Is that legit?

[peterbrock]

Originally Posted by xr6tjet

http://fordignitionswitch.com.au

Used this kit to fix my father's car and never had an issue since. Couldn't recommend it anymore. Car was fixed in no time.

They say they're in Brisbane. Might get them out tomorrow if real

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by peterbrock

Bla bla. Can anyone please give me advise about my 06 territory...

You know you are in the 'pub' and if you want vehicle specific answers there are vehicle specific sections on this forum?

But who would want to help you when you demand help in such a rude way in a thread started by someone else anyway?

Originally Posted by peterbrock

So excited to get a notification that someone had replied to me, annnnnnd...
You read the thread you can answer all them questions.

Why did you quote me? I didn't reply to YOU. I replied to the thread which you did not start.

[peterbrock]

No mate I didn't know I was in the "pub" sorry. Didn't even read thread title I just googled my problem and found this thread, I said I have a Ford Territory and was hoping for a response to that as this was a bump

[aiboart]

Originally Posted by xr6tjet

http://fordignitionswitch.com.au

Used this kit to fix my father's car and never had an issue since. Couldn't recommend it anymore. Car was fixed in no time.

Hi,

I am thinking of using this kit for a BA that has lost the return ignition spring function at just over 200,000 kms. For the record there is nothing on the keys apart from the transponder dongle, and, switch is routinely lubricated.

Given the cost of the kit ($300) would you mind please clarifying as to whether you would or would not recommend this approach. It looks like you think it is a good thing but I just want to make sure that I have not misread the context of the comment.

Thanks in advance for any information you may care to offer.

Regards,
John

[josh1990]

I had this issue, lost all return function and then the ball bearings from under the spring ended up on the floor when the back fell out completely. My repair cost 4 cable ties and about 20 mins. Oh and a dab of grease. Reassembled switch, using dabs of grease to stop everything falling apart whilst reassembling in vehicle (no need to remove or replace the column). Hit the tabs back down, keeping in mind the fragility of the switch. Then, using some well placed cable ties, the switch wouldn't be able to wiggle even if the tabs lose tension. Problem solvered.

[Orzel]

Hi,


I just got this issue with my ignition where my key does no spring back to the on position and I have turn turn it back myself. From reading this thread and others online seems there are a few options from the expensive one of replacing the steering column to a few others. Does anyone recommend anyone who can fix this with install in the Brisbane or SEQLD area and will last?


Also has anyone gone with any of the below and has any feedback?:
Express Locksmiths http://www.expressautolocksmiths.com.au/
Quoted me $400 to fix


Amalgamated Locksmiths www.amalgamatedlocksmiths.net
Quoted me $460 or $330 if I bring them the removed steering column for full install


Ford Ignition Switch www.fordignitionswitch.com.au
Quoted me $650 for full install


Get Teched http://ford.get-teched.com.au/
Quoted $650 for full install


Thanks

[aiboart]

Mate I had the http://www.fordignitionswitch.com.au/ solution installed by one of their locksmith dealers in Sydney a couple of months ago.

Perfect solution. Just do it. Install time, less than one hour. The steering column stays in the car, only the switch casing is removed and replaced with the custom billet machined part.

Total Cost including parts and installation $250 at their premises

Call http://www.fordignitionswitch.com.au/ to look for locksmith installers in your area

[Jimbo T]

Hi all,
about a month or so ago I was having an issue with the ignition barrel in my ‘07 Ford Territory TS and posted on here and there was a bit of discussion about it.

It was playing up for about a week. I’d start it and most of the accessories wouldn’t work and the only way I could bring them back to life was to jiggle or push the key into the barrel and all came good until one day the key went right around to the stop and wouldn’t even turn the engine over and all that was happening was every light on the dash was flashing. I had to disconnect the battery just to disable the flashing dash display etc.

I Googled everything I could about the problem and finally came across a 24/7 called Reliable Locksmiths owned by a guy named Kevin.
A fantastic service and can’t praise them enough.

I called the number at around 9.00pm on a Saturday night.
and he answered straight away and ran through the pricing and I booked him to come to my place on the Monday in Altona at 10.00am and he was there dead on time.

He fitted the new barrel made by his company in Billet Steel with a lifetime Guarantee for $450 and was gone in 20 minutes.
Cheaper if you can get your vehicle to his premises in Rowville
Everything is now perfect and the lifetime warranty really sweetened the deal.

There was no computer resetting procedures, he just said start it up and enjoy the new ignition switch. The car is now perfect

First class service and can’t recommend his totally professional service highly enough.

Reliable Locksmiths - *0417 439 719‬ - Ask for Kevin.

Hope it helps anyone with ignition switch / barrel issues.

Cheers,

Jim