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That section of the service CD shows how to remove the electrical switch. The ignition cylinder is what is at issue here.
The solenoid was unplugged with no change in symptom. The issue appears to be excessive mechanical wear in the cylinder itself.
Steve
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89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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From service cd:
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
Removal
Note:
Ordering the correct ignition lock cylinder to match existing vehicle keys can be achieved through Ford/Lincoln Mercury Dealerships.
1. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
- Remove the three screws.
2. Remove the PATS transceiver.
- Remove the retaining screw.
- Remove the transceiver.
3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
- Turn key to accessory (position I).
- Use a thin bladed screwdriver to depress the retainer.
- Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Seriously, why don't you take the easy route first with the graphite method I mentioned earlier. 
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It's the wife's car! You think SHE'll let me take the easy way out????
Hmmmm.. worth a try...
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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Seriously, my service CD doesn't have that passage!
Thanks for posting it. Does your's identify the "retainer" as to what it looks like or is located?
Also, what is the section number so I can doublecheck mine?
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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Sect 211-05 Steering Column Switches > Removal & installation > Ignition switch lock cylinder.
Screwdriver shown inserted from above, perpendicular to column axis. Sorry, unable to post diag.
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Originally posted by projectSHO89:
It's the wife's car! You think SHE'll let me take the easy way out????
Steve
LOL!!! I'm tellin'!! $10 to keep my mouth shut!
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Horseydug:
Neither my 98 or 99 Service CDs contain that section (????)
My 95 Service CD does have instructions, however the design is different.
These are the only CDs in my library as I do not have the 96, 97, or 00 CAR disks.
I would like to obtain a printout of the picture you have either by fax or by mail. Would you mind dropping me a line either by PM or to the e-mail address listed in my profile so I can make arrangements to cover any out of pocket expenses you might incur?
Thanks,
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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Diag on cd not worth stamp or fax. Check your email for pic of diag on my screen.
Good luck.
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