Ignition problem 1991 Ranger

[mwkendall1]

I was having some electrical issues with Truck just cutting out going down the road, thought it might be ignition key switch, as if I jiggled the switch everything would come back on.
After replacing switch, noticed that everything went dead when key returned to "on" position, turned key slightly toward starting position and everything came back on. If I am very careful not to let key come all the way back after starting it, truck stays running, otherwise it cuts out and everything is off, like I turned the key to off position. Might this be the ignition switch down on the steering column, or is there a way to adjust the linkage to the ignition switch?

This is on a 1991 Ranger XLT, 3.0, 5 speed, tilt steering

[mwkendall1]

anyone got any ideas?

[95rangerdanger]

I had the same problem I believe it's the wiring attached to the ignition switch. Mine never turned off but it would turn off my fuel gage and high beams wouldn't come on. So I redone the wiring in the steering column attached to the ignition switch and it's fine now.

[Mike In Bama]

Any kind of linkage adjustment won't do you any good, except for maybe getting you home. The switch itself is worn out.

If it can't be reasonably repaired, finding one in better shape than yours might be your only option.

I made an ugly repair on an old Nissan Sentra, but it lasted for years.

2005 2.3L XL - Alpine CDE-134HD Head - Rockford Fosgate T1682's next

[mwkendall1]

Thanks,
I have ordered a new switch, I'll let you know how it turned out.