F250 trouble...any mechanics out there?

koelling · June 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM

For whatever reason I could not get my truck to shut off the other day. The ignition switch turned normally to the right and left but didn't seem to "click" into any positions. I had to eventually drive it home and switch over to the alternate gas tank (that was empty) to get it to shut off. Without thinking I forgot to disconnect the battery and it died overnight. I took it to get it recharged and ended up having to buy a new battery. So, knowing the battery is brand new, when I pulled the steering wheel and installed a new ignition switch I was surprised to find that the same problem still exists. The car will not turn "on" or turn into the "off" position. I had to disconnect the battery again, and now I'm throwing my hands in the air and almost about to give up. I'm hoping I don't need to waste money getting this thing towed into a shop and having a pro tell me it was something I could have fixed. What could be the problem? I would normally assume it's the starter, but it won't shut off either. It seems like the ignition (brand new) is just not turning whatever it is inside the steering column that clicks it into place.

BadMoose · June 20th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Just think of all the gas you're saving!

Perhaps I can tear myself free from work for a bit tonight and come have a look.

...and I'm fairly certain it's not the starter.

stryder · June 20th, 2008, 10:56 PM

Buy a Chevy or a Toyota that will fix it.

BadMoose · June 20th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryder

Buy a Dodge that will fix it.

fixed!

koelling · June 21st, 2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stryder

Fords are great trucks. Just leave it in the driveway and it will fix itself. P.S. Stay away from Toyotas!!!!

Good call.

SharkBlack · June 21st, 2008, 01:07 AM

THat's quite a conundrum, good luck brotha!

Sorrell · June 21st, 2008, 11:21 AM

Check into the actuator rod. It's what connects the switch to the starter. If it's not moving when you turn the switch off, that's the problem.

I don't know if it's something that needs to be lubricated or replaced.

That's all I can find.

SS

koelling · June 22nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

Steve, you were dead on.

SharkBlack · June 22nd, 2008, 10:29 PM

Does that mean you fingered it out?

koelling · June 22nd, 2008, 11:38 PM

Not yet. It's an inexpensive part but a bitch to fix. I'll tackle it tomorrow. If I can't, then I'll find someone who can, LOL

stryder · June 24th, 2008, 04:14 PM

On the Ford F250 there is a very large hamster inside the engine , if you pour crackers and cheese into where the sparkplugs are this will solve the issue. The hamster does not stop running when there is no food in the food dish.You could also check the acuator rod. Dont call the 49ers they cant tackle anything.

June 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
koelling APT Keyboardist Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 294	F250 trouble...any mechanics out there? For whatever reason I could not get my truck to shut off the other day. The ignition switch turned normally to the right and left but didn't seem to "click" into any positions. I had to eventually drive it home and switch over to the alternate gas tank (that was empty) to get it to shut off. Without thinking I forgot to disconnect the battery and it died overnight. I took it to get it recharged and ended up having to buy a new battery. So, knowing the battery is brand new, when I pulled the steering wheel and installed a new ignition switch I was surprised to find that the same problem still exists. The car will not turn "on" or turn into the "off" position. I had to disconnect the battery again, and now I'm throwing my hands in the air and almost about to give up. I'm hoping I don't need to waste money getting this thing towed into a shop and having a pro tell me it was something I could have fixed. What could be the problem? I would normally assume it's the starter, but it won't shut off either. It seems like the ignition (brand new) is just not turning whatever it is inside the steering column that clicks it into place. __________________ I need to find a better sig than this one

June 21st, 2008, 01:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
SharkBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,847	THat's quite a conundrum, good luck brotha! __________________ www.myspace.com/raiderblack Is he smiling? Or does he want to eat you?

June 21st, 2008, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sorrell APT Guitarist/vocalist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 325	Check into the actuator rod. It's what connects the switch to the starter. If it's not moving when you turn the switch off, that's the problem. I don't know if it's something that needs to be lubricated or replaced. That's all I can find. SS __________________ Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Give a man religion and he'll starve to death, praying for a fish.

June 22nd, 2008, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
koelling APT Keyboardist Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 294	Steve, you were dead on. __________________ I need to find a better sig than this one

June 22nd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
SharkBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,847	Does that mean you fingered it out? __________________ www.myspace.com/raiderblack Is he smiling? Or does he want to eat you?

June 20th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
BadMoose Throbbing Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67	Just think of all the gas you're saving! Perhaps I can tear myself free from work for a bit tonight and come have a look. ...and I'm fairly certain it's not the starter.

June 20th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
stryder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murrieta Posts: 125	Buy a Chevy or a Toyota that will fix it.

June 22nd, 2008, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
koelling APT Keyboardist Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 294	Not yet. It's an inexpensive part but a bitch to fix. I'll tackle it tomorrow. If I can't, then I'll find someone who can, LOL __________________ I need to find a better sig than this one

June 24th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
stryder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Murrieta Posts: 125	On the Ford F250 there is a very large hamster inside the engine , if you pour crackers and cheese into where the sparkplugs are this will solve the issue. The hamster does not stop running when there is no food in the food dish.You could also check the acuator rod. Dont call the 49ers they cant tackle anything.