Ignition Switch - High Key Insertion/Removal Effort: Overview

Article No.
98-21-14

10/26/98

IGNITION SWITCH - HIGH EFFORT IGNITION KEY
INSERTION/REMOVAL AND/OR KEY CHIMES SOUND
WITH DOOR OPEN AND IGNITION KEY REMOVED

FORD:
1998 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1998 MYSTIQUE
1999 COUGAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the 1999 Cougar.

ISSUE
The ignition key may be difficult to insert or remove and/or key chimes may sound with the ignition key removed and driver's door open on some vehicles. This may be caused by internal design characteristics in the ignition lock cylinder increasing insertion/removal efforts which may allow the lock cylinder to stick.

ACTION
Install a revised ignition lock cylinder. The revised ignition lock cylinder should reduce the possibility of high insertion/removal efforts and ensure proper chime function. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-12-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982114A Replace Ignition Lock 0.3 Hr.
Cylinder

982114B Program PATS Keya 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5422050 41

OASIS CODES: 112000, 201100, 206000