the ignition switch is an electrical part. The lock cylinder is whre the key goes and it activates the ignition switch. If you pulled the lock cylinder out, you could operate the car with a screwdriver.
Either you have damaged the ignition switch where the lock cylinder goes into it, or the lock cylinder is damaged where it fits into the ignition switch.
this is 96 taurus, don't have 92 sorry
Section 11-05: Steering Column Switches
1996 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ignition Switch
Removal
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Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
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Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover (04459).
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Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) to the RUN position.
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Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
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Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch (11572).
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Disengage the ignition switch from the actuator.
Installation
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NOTE: A new replacement ignition switch assembly will be set in the RUN position as received.
Adjust the ignition switch by sliding the carrier to the ignition switch RUN position.
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Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the RUN position. The RUN position is achieved by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the LOCK position.
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Install the ignition switch pin into the actuator. It may be necessary to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes.
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Install retaining screws. Tighten to 5.6-7.9 Nm (50-69 lb-in).
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Connect electrical connector to ignition switch.
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Connect battery ground cable. Check ignition switch for proper function, including START and ACC positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the LOCK position.
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Install lower instrument panel steering column cover with screws.
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Section 11-05: Steering Column Switches
1996 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch (11572), which is mounted on the steering actuator housing (3F723), operates in the following manner:
- The ignition switch is cycled through rotation of the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) through a pin which is part of the ignition switch.
- The ignition switch lock cylinder also controls the mechanism which provides a positive lock for the transaxle linkage and the steering system.
- The locking mechanism is located in the steering column housing.
The ignition switch lock cylinder positions are:
The key can be removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder with the column-shift transaxle only when the shift lever is in PARK position and the key is in LOCK position.
- The ACC position operates while the steering and transaxle remain locked.
- The engine shuts off when the key is turned to the OFF position without locking the steering or transaxle.
Blade Type
The ignition switch has blade-type terminals that engage with one multiple connector. The multiple connector is secured to the ignition switch by an integral connector fastener.
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