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I bought a 2003 Ford Expedition and the original owner lo...


I bought a 2003 Ford Expedition and the original owner lost the key, my husband had a friend who swears he was a mechanic pull the ignition switch out and he broke it in the process now the housing is stuck, and I am unable to put...

I bought a 2003 Ford Expedition and the original owner lost the key, my husband had a friend who swears he was a mechanic pull the ignition switch out and he broke it in the process now the housing is stuck, and I am unable to put a new one in as that housing is still in there how can I get the housing out now? Mechanic's Assistant: Can you turn the steering wheel at all? And what about the key? Is it worn or damaged? I can’t turn the wheel and there was no key the original owner lost it. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Expedition yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes, a friend who swore he was a mechanic and knew what he was doing pulled it out but he didn’t do it the way online showed to turn the screwdriver to the accessory so the pin could be pushed out and now the switch is broke and I can’t turn to accessory to get the housing out. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I don’t think so

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Automotive Expert
hello my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* will be helping you today, i am sorry to hear about your situation and i will be glad to give you a hand. are you ready to start?
Automotive Expert
what procedure was the person using to remove?

I am not sure but he pulled the key switch part out and it broke while he was taking it out and the housing is now stuck in there and I can't for the life of me figure out how to get that housing out without a key to turn so I can hit the pin I've used google but I can't find any videos on how to get that part outDo you want me to send a picture of what I am working with?
Automotive Expert
yes please was just about to ask for one.

Okay never mind a friend just figured it out and was able to get it into neutral and Is pulling it out now. Thank you so much for responding though.
Automotive Expert
no problem iam glad you got it figured it, please let me know if you need help further down the process.
Automotive Expert
just checking in to see if your key switch is now done?

It is but now I have to program the key when I turn it, the radio and everything else turns on but not the [engine](/topics-engine-ford/). I am assuming it has to do with the anti theft stopping it until I program the key. Is there a way I can program it or do I need a machine?
Automotive Expert
i will have to look into that i know you can program a Chevy with out a coder but not sure about ford i will research it and get back with you

Okay, thank you. I found one that said to turn key on for 10 mins and 30 secs 3 times but that didn’t work.
Automotive Expert
yes that how you do the chevy truck, do you have a fob built into your key?

No
Automotive Expert
it looks like you have to take to the dealer to get it programmed i will link a video to a very good ford techs you tube channel that explains it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRzpDeX0es](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRzpDeX0es)

Okay, thank you so much for all your help
Automotive Expert
no problem have a great weekend

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