How do i get the key to unlock the steering wheel so i can start the truck?

SOURCE: key won't turn, steering wheel locked, brakes locked.

Try to pull the steering wheel really hard to the left and right while trying to swith on the ignition at the same time usually that will free it up and go back to normal Good luck! Ed

SOURCE: 2004 Ford F250 Superduty Truck Steering problems

I have had this same problem after thorough checking it ended up being a bad steering box. after replacing the box it was fine

SOURCE: 1996 Ford Explorer Steering wheel locked

pull cover off of bottom and turn key to on and push pin up with scratch owl should be able to remove tumbler then

SOURCE: 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Steering Wheel

All you need is two inexpensive things to fix this. 1. Hammer and 2. WD-40. First, put the key in the ignition and tap it with the hammer. (this should unlock the steering wheel and the iginition) Second, spray some WD-40 in the key opening on the ignition, then put the key in again and proceed to tap it some more with the hammer. (WHEN I SAY TAP THE HAMMER I DO NOT MEAN HIT IT WITH FULL FORCE)... Any who keep put WD-40 and tapping it until you can turn the key without the help of the hammer... (should be at least 4 times) THE PROBLEM IS THAT WITH TIME DEBRI BUILDS UP IN THE IGNITION, AND THIS CAUSES THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHEN YOU PLACE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE HAMMER UNLOCKS THE SPRINGS IN THE IGNITION AND THE WD-40 CONVERTS THE DEBRI TO LIQUID SO IT CAN CLEAN THE IGNITION...

SOURCE: ignition key fault

Inside where the key goes give a couple of squirts of three in one oil or similar. It may help.