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**Dwzx3fc** · 04-18-2007, 11:58 AM

Update: Grinded about an 1/16" of material off of the locking bar"tumbler actuator
and reinstalled the lock cylinder with the worn tumblers as mentioned in my
previous post. Worked like a charm. It was Free and I didn't have to remove
the tumblers and springs either. Who wants a sloppy setup?

It works great. Just trying to give some advice on a quick Free fix for people
willing and able to perform this simple operation. I used a bench grinder and
don't forget to debur the edges of the bar. I used a sharp Exacto-knife to
clean the sides of it,since there's no way to get a small file in there.

The new lock cylinder,which Ford raped me on for $130.78,is going right back
to the Stealership. Do you guys beleive they charged my wife that much for
part #5S4Z-11582-BB? That's like almost double it's list price,I'd assume.

Make sure to lube everything up with either graphite powder or lithium grease.
Insufficient lubrication is one of the main reasons these lock cylinders fail in the
first place. Good luck to all.

04-18-2007, 11:58 AM	#496
Dwzx3fc TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winter Haven, Fl. Posts: 867	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Update: Grinded about an 1/16" of material off of the locking bar"tumbler actuator and reinstalled the lock cylinder with the worn tumblers as mentioned in my previous post. Worked like a charm. It was Free and I didn't have to remove the tumblers and springs either. Who wants a sloppy setup? It works great. Just trying to give some advice on a quick Free fix for people willing and able to perform this simple operation. I used a bench grinder and don't forget to debur the edges of the bar. I used a sharp Exacto-knife to clean the sides of it,since there's no way to get a small file in there. The new lock cylinder,which Ford raped me on for $130.78,is going right back to the Stealership. Do you guys beleive they charged my wife that much for part #5S4Z-11582-BB? That's like almost double it's list price,I'd assume. Make sure to lube everything up with either graphite powder or lithium grease. Insufficient lubrication is one of the main reasons these lock cylinders fail in the first place. Good luck to all.