I have A 2002 F-150 Lariat 4X4. For the past two to three weeks, at times, the key gets stuck in the ignition when I turn off the engine. To get it out, I have to move the gear shifter around in park a couple of times. Its like it does'nt know it's in park to release the key.

Does anyone else have or had this problem??. I will be taking it to the dealer.

 

May not be the same problem, but I had a 1991 F150. For a while I had a hard time getting the key out of the ignition. Finally it failed, I could not turn the ignition switch mechanism either direction, and my key was stuck in it. I had to replace the key cylinder. Normally this can be done when it is either (I forget which) forward or reverse by pressing a release pin(s) with a awl. In my case it was in between, thus blocking access to the pins. The dealer said "rip and tare" to get it out, and that's what it took. Could be a bad situation if it fails while you are on a trip / out in the middle of no where. I would recommend looking into replacing it, but get a second opinion.

 

i have a 2002 f150 4x4 fx4. and i just had that prob. had to pull further into park to get key out. had the linkage adjusted and still had prob. replaced shift cable and all is good. sounds like same problem as yours. cable was binding.

 

Hey Wino, It has not done it for a few days or so but am expecting it . I'm getting a free oil change at the dealer so I'm waiting to bring it in. I figured someone else had to have had the same problem.

Thanks!!