Van keeps running after turning off ignition and removing key

How to Remove the Ignition Switch Without a Key

1. Turn on your power drill and use your drill bit to make a hold in the key slot of the ignition cylinder. ...
2. Insert a straightened out paperclip into the slot just to the left of the key cylinder. ...
3. Inserting your screwdriver into the cylinder and turn it as far as you can to the right.

How to Remove the Ignition Switch Without a Key - It Still Runs

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This is really quite dangerous you need to take this seriously here are some help
When I turn my car off, it continues to run and will not shut off. Why?
This can be caused by a few different things.The first item to check would be the alternator. There may be a feedback to the ignition switch from the voltage regulator field exciter wire. The other scenario that we commonly see is feedback from an aftermarket ignition system that utilizes an internal relay, or both a battery and ignition source to power the system. These are fairly common problems that people experience when using many aftermarket-wiring systems. Generally, an OEM harness will not have the problem of alternator "run-on", as there is usually a resistance wire in the dash harness to keep this from happening.
Solution: To figure out where the problem exists, start the car and with the key in the ON position and the car running, turn off the key. With the ignition turned off and the car continuing to run, simply remove the plug from the alternator (DO NOT TRY AND REMOVE THE BATTERY POWER WIRE FROM THE POWER STUD!) and the car should shut off if the alternator is creating the problem. If it does not stop running, your feedback problem is coming from something other that the alternator. If you are using an aftermarket ignition unit, check to see if there is a fix available that includes a diode to put in line on the ignition feed to keep their system from back feeding into the ignition switch. If you do not have an aftermarket ignition system in your car and it continues to run after pulling the alternator plug, you'll want to call tech support from your harness manufacturer for help. If your car does shut off when you remove your alternator plug, you may have to put a diode in line on the field exciter wire to keep the alternator from back feeding to the ignition switch. Again check with the harness manufacturer for help.

make sure switch is adjusted properly, it might not be full engaging the switch

Hello, The Ignition switch is not too bad to remove. You will need to disconnect and reconnect the battery several times while changing the switch. The plastic cover on the steering column usually has 4 screws that you access from the bottom of the cover.

There is a core in the switch that is what the key turns to make the switch work. You want to keep this core as it has the grooves that match the key. To remove this core you have a spring loaded pin that you access from below and press(Using a drillbit or nail). You insert your key and just pull the core out when the core is turned to either the ACC position or the RUN position.

As I stated earlier, one battery cable has to be removed. Since there are safety Interlocks you need to have power when you turn the key to either position. You promptly disconnect the battery cable after the key is turned to RUN or ACC. If you have any difficulty in getting the column cover loose, there is sometimes a large flange on the key core. This will all be out of the way once the core comes loose.

Now you are staring at the bare Ignition switch. There is a wiring bundle that you unhook and pull away. The Ignition switch is sometimes adjustable. Scratch marks on the housing where the Ignition switch is attached and then remove the switch. Place the new switch in the same position.
Then reverse all of the procedures to finish.

Now that I have answered the exact question you asked for, I can not help but wonder if you want to replace the switch to solve a starting problem. There is an Interlock switch which requires the gearshift to be in Park or the starter will not work when you turn the key to start your van. This switch could be bad or out of adjustment. Ask at Autozone, Advance or Oreilys about this switch before you go to all the needless work replacing a good Ignition switch.

I hope my solution is very helpful to you.

If you look under the the switch you will see a hole turn key on and push into the hole this should release it be carefull not to disturb the gear at the end or you will have to retime it.
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder-Functional Lock Cylinder Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
   1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
   1. Press the ignition switch lock cylinder release pin while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.

FIRST OF ALL TURN OFF RADIO TO KEEP FROM LOCKING IT OUT.THEN DISABLE AIRBAG.DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.WAIT 20 MINUTES.MAKE SURE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SO THAT BOTH WHEELS POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD.TURN IGNITION SWITCH TO LOCK THEN REMOVE KEY.TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.REMOVE THE 2 SCREWS SECURING THE IGNITION SWITCH.PUSH SWITCH 1 INCH STRAIGHT BACK TO CLEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET THEN LIFT OUT.TO REMOVE LOCK CYLINDER PUT KEY IN SWITCH TURN TO RUN POSITION THEN DEPRESS THE PIN WITHDRAW THE LOCK CYLINDER.

it sounds like the small arm inside the steering colunm has broken. on my windstar it was actually two pieces. if you do not have tilt steering the job to replace it isn't too bad tho you have to pull the steering wheel and remove the lock cylinder. to test if this is correct you would need to pull the ignition switch... it's under the steering column. there is a pin on it that fits into the arms that come down from the ignition switch. remove the ignition switch and turn the key while looking up into the hole where the small arm is. if it doesn't move it is broken.

for the immediate problem just either pull the fuse for ignition or remove the breather snorkel that attaches to the throttle body and block it off with your hand.

the van you have has a clutching wiper park mechanism. there is a spring at the bottom of the assembly. it breaks as the van gets older, and when this happens the wipers stay up in the air. somepeople find this distracting. so they will have there mechanic realign this clutch so it only parks in the air during pulse wiper. the repair for this is to simply have your mechanic or even you if you are mechanically inclind to replace it yourself. remember though aligning it is very important for this system to work right.
this part is bolted to the motor and it is on the left side of the engine compartment, under a plastic cover that you will need to remove. you can get a new clutch assembly from your dealer. unfortunatly it doesn't come with instructions.

- to align this part start by turning key off and removing it from ignition
-no to remove old part. you will need 27T torx screw driver to remove the clutch and 5/16 socket to loosen the wiper arm latch.
-once they are removed from assembly use a hammer to lightly tap up on the part to remove it.
-before putting the new part on take the key and turn ignition switch back on. turn wipers to pulse. when motor stops moving for the pulse timer then turn off the key and remove it again. leaving the wiper switch alone, so the motor will stay in that palse position.
-now place the new clutch onto motor shaft so that the spring loaded clip at the bottom almost clips into the lip of its holder. the lip is a raised piece of steel to the left of the shaft.
-now the knob part of the assembly should be facing the drivers side. now bolt it into place.
-hookup the wiper arms and then turn key on
-turn wipers to low then off.

they should now park down at the bottom of the window.

The ignition lock cylinder has to be what I guess you would call timed, if they get this it wrong then the key will do things like what is happening to you, it is an adjustment that will require they remove and reset the position of the lock cylinder.
BOTTOM LINE, TAKE IT BACK.

go to parts store buy new ignition cylinder ford are easy to replace. Once you have new ignition turn on old ignition to run position just under the switch you will see a hole push in the silver pin on that hole and pull out old switch and insatll new hope that will solve your problem