Four problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The ignition switch comes out of the steering column while the key is in the run position.
Key would not turn on ignition. Car towed on flatbed truck to dealer in traverse city michigan. I regard this as a serious safety issue. We don't want cars failing to start and needing to be dragged across pavement due to locked 4 wheel drive. If this happened at night, on a bridge,etc. , could cause major accidents, or abductions. I am disallusioned that an ignition switch could fail after 2300 miles. Tow trucjk operator said he had towed three new Ford products in a 2 week span to dealer with same ignition switch failure. I would like this investigated and a safety recall issued if facts warrant, thank you.
Key hard to turn in ignition. Nlm.
Ignition switch will not start engine when inside ambient air temp is hot from sitting in the sun, dealer refused to inspect or fix, veh still under full warranty.