1999 crown vic ignition lock problems

i dont how to fix this one,i put the key in and tried to turn it but it was stuck? i tried again and it moved but now it almost freespins (just no pressure) the run lights stay on even w/ the key out and the car wont start? i pulled the ignition out the part where the key goes and still nothing? -----question is ---is it the ignition lock or the ignition switch? thanks n advance guys -----oh n fyi this car is a 1999 w/ 330000 miles on the same motor n trans lol my secret is i use rotella oil n pure power filters i change the oil every 10.000 miles but i clean the filter every 5000 the oil is rated for semi's for 50000 miles no bs guys! i use it for work n drive the piss out of it lol

Sounds like your on the right path...switch & lock....why not just replace the whole ignition 'lock' mechanism...?

I have not personally replaced an ignition "lock/switch' on any recent crown vics...but I have on a few others...1980 Jeep, late 1970's crown vic & late 1980's Pontiac Phoenix....

If you don't have all the tools to work on the steering column ....most national parts stores have a tools 'usage' program....just a tool $deposit to ensure it's return to the store...

What's your vehicle model...? engine...? tranny..?.....that's great performance on the motor-N-tranny!!!

What type of service for the tranny...? What's the tranny model/code...?

Sounds like the ignition lock pin broke or is damaged. You may need to replace the lock assembly. Get a copy of the Haynes manual for the car, and follow the directions. It's not as hard as it seems.

If you are using Rotella as oil for your engine, stop. Rotella is used in diesel engines and not formulated for gasoline engines. I found that out the hard way. Too much damage done to another engine to rebuild it. I was forced to replace the shortblock.