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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BlueHound" data-source="post: 2041730" data-attributes="member: 69895">Hi all. Success I got it fixed.Ford wants $2,000 for a new steering column lol, nope. I tried to find a matching steering column at the wrecker. Out column part #s are apparently Raptor specific with power tilt, power telescopic, and with hydraulic steer assist (most of the F150s had not dual power , and most were electric steer assist) running about $350 a pop if one did exist (none in Canada available). I didn’t need a whole rack, just the ignition housing. Turns out that housing is pretty typical. I took a picture of the casting # on mine and managed to find a column (came out of a 2014 5.0 and manual tilt so likely this casting was common on all) at pick and pull for $60.Brought the donor column home, removed the ignition housing: need to remove a blind roll pin at top which I did by tapping it, threading in small bolt then prying out. Had to drill out the lock as they didn’t have the keys. Insert my lock cylinder to disengage the steering lock pin. Then drive off the aluminum casting (carefully!) with wood block/hammer). Works like a champ now and I now have a better understanding of the trucks ignition system <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue    :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />.If anyone stumbles across this in the future with the same issue you can bypass this jammed actuator rod by removing the ignition switch (the electrical switch) on driver side of column and turning it with a flat head screwdriver so you aren’t stranded. You will still have to have the key inserted in the ignition cylinder on the passenger side of column so the antitheft can verify the key and know you’re not stealing it.</blockquote>

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