I know this video is several years old by now, but it's amazing what you're doing here on this channel. You saved me and my wife so much money and hassle on her 2011 Ford Escape 2.5L
It's great to find people like you on RUclips. People that are willing to assist and inform instead of hoarding the knowledge they have obtained over the years. I just want to keep my beloved Focus running, and this video helped me do just that. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
This was so helpful! We were on our way to the dealer and to rent a car until the work...to the tune of approx. $700.00 was completed. I am so glad that we took the time to view this first! Thanks so much.
Well I'll be damned! I have a 2010 Fusion and it worked perfectly! My bf was convinced it was the starter, but I KNEW otherwise. You are a life saver!!
I've had this issue with a University-owned 2008 Ford Explorer. But most days it would start after a few tries. So, we didn't worry about it. Yesterday I was stuck in the hot sun far away from my office for almost an hour. It wouldn't start! Then I found your video and tried jiggling and pushing in the key. It worked!!! Thank you so much!!
My mother-in-laws 2004 sport trac would act completely normal but would not crank or turn over. I was trouble shooting it most of the day. Saw this video and figured I would go back outside one more time and see if this would work and BINGO, It fired right up. Thank you for taking the time to make videos that help out others.
I have this issue on my 2008 Focus. As a temp fix I've been periodically using plumber's tape (the white Teflon tape that goes on pipe threads) to wrap around the end of the cylinder that makes contact with the steering column portion. This increases the "bite" and allows the cylinder to engage the starting mechanism in the steering column as it should. This fix lasts for maybe 1-2 months at a time at which point I repeat the process. You may have to play around with how many times you wrap the cylinder with the Teflon tape but you'll find the sweet spot. It's extra sweet too because it's much cheaper and less of a hassle than it is to swap keys and all that jazz. Hope this helps!
YES! FordTechMakuloco, Thank you for the great tip! This is the issue with my 2004 Expedition. I doesn't start when its below freezing. I'm guessing at those temps, the metal has contracted just enough to not touch. It's 27 degrees and I just started the Expo by doing exactly what you did in this video. This is the 3rd video of yours that has helped me greatly. Godspeed, to you.
I know this is an old video, but just did the push in trick on my son's 2010 Ford Fusion and it worked perfectly. So thanks for the video, just saved me a tow and fixing whatever the mechanic may have told us.
You are exactly right! I have a 2013 Ford Escape. This happened to me yesterday and this morning. I found your video and did the "push in" method like you said and BAM! It started right up!! Good think I can work from home I was up at 5am and was on my way to work and it didn't start smh, thanks for the tip!
Thank you so much for posting this helpful video. This just happened to my motherinlaws car and I just bought the key cylinder from the dealership for almost $160.00 got home and looked to see how to install it an saw your video, I returned the key cylinder and bought the lock housing instead, I installed it and the Escape started up again with no problem at all, it took me about three hours but I am so glad that I didn't waste $160.00 for no reason on the ignition lock cylinder when replacing the lock housing did the trick.
this actually worked after replacing starter and battery.. tried a few other things too but nothing for weeks... i tried this before watching the whole video and it worked.. its tempramental but after a few attempts it actually turns over and starts.. so thank you for that i know where i am and what to do now.. top man appreciate your video
I know this video is several years old by now, but it's amazing what you're doing here on this channel. You saved me and my wife so much money and hassle on her 2011 Ford Escape 2.5L
It's great to find people like you on RUclips. People that are willing to assist and inform instead of hoarding the knowledge they have obtained over the years. I just want to keep my beloved Focus running, and this video helped me do just that. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
This was so helpful! We were on our way to the dealer and to rent a car until the work...to the tune of approx. $700.00 was completed. I am so glad that we took the time to view this first! Thanks so much.
This video is a gem. So many comments verifying your tip works. I applied your tip to my 2008 Ford Fusion & it cranked right up. Thank you.
Well I'll be damned! I have a 2010 Fusion and it worked perfectly! My bf was convinced it was the starter, but I KNEW otherwise. You are a life saver!!
Thanks man. You literally saved my ass in 30 seconds! I really appreciate you having videos like this out there
I've had this issue with a University-owned 2008 Ford Explorer. But most days it would start after a few tries. So, we didn't worry about it. Yesterday I was stuck in the hot sun far away from my office for almost an hour. It wouldn't start! Then I found your video and tried jiggling and pushing in the key. It worked!!! Thank you so much!!
This saved me from spending hours in a Dollar General parking lot waiting for a tow. Thank you!
My mother-in-laws 2004 sport trac would act completely normal but would not crank or turn over. I was trouble shooting it most of the day. Saw this video and figured I would go back outside one more time and see if this would work and BINGO, It fired right up. Thank you for taking the time to make videos that help out others.
I've been pushing the cylinder into the column on my 2011 escape for years. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the video! Literally saved me while sitting in a parking lot wondering why my car wasn't starting.
I have this issue on my 2008 Focus. As a temp fix I've been periodically using plumber's tape (the white Teflon tape that goes on pipe threads) to wrap around the end of the cylinder that makes contact with the steering column portion. This increases the "bite" and allows the cylinder to engage the starting mechanism in the steering column as it should. This fix lasts for maybe 1-2 months at a time at which point I repeat the process. You may have to play around with how many times you wrap the cylinder with the Teflon tape but you'll find the sweet spot. It's extra sweet too because it's much cheaper and less of a hassle than it is to swap keys and all that jazz. Hope this helps!
YES! FordTechMakuloco, Thank you for the great tip! This is the issue with my 2004 Expedition. I doesn't start when its below freezing. I'm guessing at those temps, the metal has contracted just enough to not touch. It's 27 degrees and I just started the Expo by doing exactly what you did in this video. This is the 3rd video of yours that has helped me greatly. Godspeed, to you.
I know this is an old video, but just did the push in trick on my son's 2010 Ford Fusion and it worked perfectly. So thanks for the video, just saved me a tow and fixing whatever the mechanic may have told us.
You fixed my car! Exactly the same problem with my 2008 Ford Focus SE. I owe you a drink!
You are exactly right! I have a 2013 Ford Escape. This happened to me yesterday and this morning. I found your video and did the "push in" method like you said and BAM! It started right up!! Good think I can work from home I was up at 5am and was on my way to work and it didn't start smh, thanks for the tip!
Thank you so much for posting this helpful video. This just happened to my motherinlaws car and I just bought the key cylinder from the dealership for almost $160.00 got home and looked to see how to install it an saw your video, I returned the key cylinder and bought the lock housing instead, I installed it and the Escape started up again with no problem at all, it took me about three hours but I am so glad that I didn't waste $160.00 for no reason on the ignition lock cylinder when replacing the lock housing did the trick.
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Very informative. Worked like a charm. Thanks for cutting to the quick. You rock !
this actually worked after replacing starter and battery.. tried a few other things too but nothing for weeks... i tried this before watching the whole video and it worked.. its tempramental but after a few attempts it actually turns over and starts.. so thank you for that i know where i am and what to do now.. top man appreciate your video