My ignition does this once in a while as well.
I can take the key out of it with the car running.
Try to lubricate the ignition with some graphite with a small amount of Liquid Wrench. It should work.
95 Contour GL. Bought new.
BAT Sway Bars/Pioneer CD/Koni Rear Struts/Mobil Fluids.
Looking for 15" alloy rims-PM me.
180,500km's so far.
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