Ignition Switch Lock

[lindhart]

I have an 06 F350 Lariat 4X4 LB Crew. Whenever I park with the wheels at any angle, other than straight ahead, I have the darndest time getting the key to turn in the ignition.

I turn the wheel to the left before turning the key (nothing happens) and turn it to the right before turning the key (nothing happens). I adjust the tilt of the steering wheel and, so far, I have been able to get the ignition switch to turn.

To avoid the problem, I only park with the wheels straight ahead, but something needs to be fixed.

Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated.

[lilredpowerstroke]

Are you sure you're turning the wheel hard enough?? Mine does the same thing from time to time and if I turn the wheel one way or another it will let the ignition turn.

[DieselFord05]

I just kinda wobble mine back and forth when it happens to me.

[DKR]

If the steering wheel locks, say if you have the wheel turned, take the key out, and the wheel returns to center (even just a little turn)...It takes a pretty good tub on the Fords to release as you turn the key.