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DZEE'S LX · 10-15-2002, 10:57 PM

Absolutely check out the recall.

Both my Mustang and my Ranger needed the new ignition switch.

That was many years ago, but I would think Ford would still do something even if their recall was time limited. At the very least let them run you VIN to see if your car was ever fixed (assuming you are not the original owner).

As I was diagnosing an electrical problem last month I found out from my Ford parts guy that the ignition switches are only like $10. Evidently they have a huge excess from the recall. Even if they won't do the recall work you could buy one and install it yourself. It's not hard to do once you get the shroud halves off of the steering column. I think you might need one of the idiodic special star bits to get all the screws out. My problem was in the TFI module so I never had to replace my ignition switch.

If nothing else, drive your car around with the dash covers off to try to locate the clicking noise. Make sure it isn't your emergency flasher relay, which is located to the left side of the glove box.

Good luck,
Dan

10-15-2002, 10:57 PM	#2
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	Absolutely check out the recall. Both my Mustang and my Ranger needed the new ignition switch. That was many years ago, but I would think Ford would still do something even if their recall was time limited. At the very least let them run you VIN to see if your car was ever fixed (assuming you are not the original owner). As I was diagnosing an electrical problem last month I found out from my Ford parts guy that the ignition switches are only like $10. Evidently they have a huge excess from the recall. Even if they won't do the recall work you could buy one and install it yourself. It's not hard to do once you get the shroud halves off of the steering column. I think you might need one of the idiodic special star bits to get all the screws out. My problem was in the TFI module so I never had to replace my ignition switch. If nothing else, drive your car around with the dash covers off to try to locate the clicking noise. Make sure it isn't your emergency flasher relay, which is located to the left side of the glove box. Good luck, Dan __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.