Here's a good one. Its a '91 Mustang 4 cylinder, and the key is stuck in the ignition. It will go to start and run, but wont come all the way to release the key for removal. Am I looking at taking the steering column apart to remove the tumbler??

No, you need to grab the column about 2 inches below the key and twist to the left... It that don't work play with the gear shift, and if that don't work, push the little black button under the steering wheel.... That's what releases the key... I think it's only Chevies that you actually have to twist the column cover on some models when they wear out...

She jiggled the key and it let go, problem solved!

When I seen your topic last night, I was seriously going to post "jiggle it" but I figured you tried that. DOH!

1965 Galaxie 500
2007 Shelby GT500
2004 Marauder
1994 Aerostar

because the yoke in those cars (and the early 80s cars and trucks) is cast aluminum. When you turn the key, it turns a rack that extends from the yoke and that actuates the ignition/run. That yoke or the rack breaks. Then, you have to take the column completely apart - including the tilt gimbal - to extract the part and replace. Try doing that in a pickup outside in the street in 20F weather sometime. I've repaired 3 cars with that problem, don't ever want to do another.

1967 Falcon 4 door 351C-4V
1970 Mustang 351C-2V
http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod
Owner built, owner abused.

Funny. I had the same thing happen in 2005 with a Pontiac, and you responded with almost the same comment back at the 'other place'! I figure she would have jiggled it as well, but who knew!

LOL Im glad you guys have it sorted out Joe.

1965 Galaxie 500
2007 Shelby GT500
2004 Marauder
1994 Aerostar

that's good

1967 Falcon 4 door 351C-4V
1970 Mustang 351C-2V
http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod
Owner built, owner abused.

Okay, just so I have this "straight".

If IT gets stuck she's just supposed to Jiggle It ??????

Yeah, if jiggled enough, IT will eventually retract. If IT stays in place for more than 4 hours then you should see a doctor, or call all of your buddy's.