Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Ignition Lock Cylinder

Removal

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

Non-functional lock cylinder

1. Replace the steering column lock and ignition switch housing.
   Refer to: Steering Column Lock and Ignition Switch Housing (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
   

Functional lock cylinder

1. NOTE: Repair individual lock cylinders by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair service kit. The lock repair service kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock to match the key cut pattern for the vehicle, thus allowing for single point replacement without needing to replace or reprogram other locks or keys.

   Remove the PATS Transceiver.
   Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles Without: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
   
   1. Insert the ignition key and position the ignition lock cylinder to the ACC position.
      
   2. Using a suitable tool, press the ignition lock cylinder release pin through the access hole.
      
   3. Pulling the ignition lock cylinder outward, remove the ignition lock cylinder.
      

Installation

1. Make sure the ignition lock cylinder is in the ACC position.
   

1. Insert the ignition lock cylinder into the ignition lock cylinder access hole located on the steering column. Make sure to align the locking pin with the locking pin access hole.
   

1. Install the PATS Transceiver.
   Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles Without: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Rotate the ignition key through all lock cylinder positions to check for correct operation