How do you replace the ignition switch on Ford Explorer?

To replace the ignition switch, another matter is to remove the negative battery cable and the positive battery cable if the car is fitted with airbags. Rotate the ignition key lock cylinder as far as possible to the right, by turning it anti-clockwise. There are two panels known as driver side lower instrument panel cover and the reinforcement panel which must be unbolted. The ignition switch electrical connector and, in turn, the switch retaining screws has to be disconnected. Release the ignition switch from the actuator rod and remove the switch out of the car. Make sure the new ignition switch is in the OFF state and then position it on the required position and hook the actuator rod. This part has to be fitted and fixed in place using the tightening of the retaining screws. Last, the other remaining steps are what remains of the installation and as always be sure to check the switch going to lock, start, accessory and make sure it is working properly.

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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: F5TZ-11572-A
$23.25 MSRP: $47.62
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: DG9Z-11572-A
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- Other Name: Switch Assy - Ignition; Ignition Switch
- Replaces: 98AZ-11572-A, YS4Z-11572-AC, SW-6343
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: 98AZ-11572-A
$59.95 MSRP: $99.09
You Save: $39.14 (40%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Ignition
- Replaced by: DG9Z-11572-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Solenoid Control
Part Number: DG9Z-10B776-AB
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- Other Name: Switch Assy - Solenoid Control; Power Switch, Start Button
- Replaces: DG9Z-10B776-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: F4DZ-11572-B
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- Other Name: Switch Assy - Ignition; Ignition Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Solenoid Control
Part Number: H1BZ-10B776-A
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- Other Name: SWITCH ASY - SOLENOID CONTROL; Power Switch, Start Button
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Switch - Ignition Impulse Counting
Part Number: BT4Z-12A145-A
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- Other Name: Switch, Switch Housing
- Manufacturer Note: Ignition Lock Service Asy.
- Replaces: 8A5Z-12A145-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: F2TZ-11572-B
$29.07 MSRP: $46.36
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- Other Name: Switch Assy - Ignition
- Manufacturer Note: Refer to TSB 91-13-9
- Replaced by: F2TZ-11572-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Solenoid Control
Part Number: DG9Z-10B776-CB
$36.60 MSRP: $66.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Solenoid Control; Power Switch, Start Button
- Replaces: DG9Z-10B776-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer SWITCH ASY - IGNITION
Part Number: H1BZ-11572-A
$29.25 MSRP: $41.67
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- Other Name: Ignition Switch, Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Switch - Ignition Impulse Counting
Part Number: FB5Z-12A145-A
$88.92 MSRP: $130.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Housing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Switch Assembly - Ignition
Part Number: F5TZ-19A438-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assy - Ignition; Ignition Switch
- Manufacturer Note: FROM 01/17/95
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

Ford Explorer Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch is the ninety in the Ford Explorer vehicles and is used to start the engine and switch on various circuits such as the radio and power windows among others. The Ignition Switch can be rotated by a key, a button or a remote which leads the vessels computer to set to start the starter solenoid as well as the ignition parts so as to start the engine. For the years, differentiated styles of Ignition Switches have been used in Ford Explorer with mechanical key designs before adopting advanced keyless designs with buttons. Where previous models only featured a key that unlocked the whole system, the latest models of the Explorer have an immobiliser that recognises a transponder signal for better protection. Nevertheless, the Ignition Switch is still a fairly basic component to possess and fix with most of them being specifically intended to include mere replacement parts as per the various versions of the Ford Explorer.

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Ford Explorer Ignition Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch Assembly - Ignition
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Q: How do you replace the ignition switch on Ford Explorer?
A: To replace the ignition switch, another matter is to remove the negative battery cable and the positive battery cable if the car is fitted with airbags. Rotate the ignition key lock cylinder as far as possible to the right, by turning it anti-clockwise. There are two panels known as driver side lower instrument panel cover and the reinforcement panel which must be unbolted. The ignition switch electrical connector and, in turn, the switch retaining screws has to be disconnected. Release the ignition switch from the actuator rod and remove the switch out of the car. Make sure the new ignition switch is in the OFF state and then position it on the required position and hook the actuator rod. This part has to be fitted and fixed in place using the tightening of the retaining screws. Last, the other remaining steps are what remains of the installation and as always be sure to check the switch going to lock, start, accessory and make sure it is working properly.