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Used Ford Transit Ignition Barrel & Key
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About Ignition Barrel & Key
The Transit Ford Ignition Barrel and Key is a unit consisting of a barrel keylock incorporating a four-way mechanical and electronic switch.
It is located in the steering column just beneath the steering wheel.
The purpose of the Transit Ford Ignition Barrel and key is that when the key is inserted into the lock and the key turned, the first position releases the steering lock, the second turns on the electrical system and the third position engages the starter motor to run the engine. This third position is spring loaded to return to the second position and the engine, if started will run. Manual return to the first position will cut the electric power to the engine and it will stop. Turning the key to the off position will engage the steering lock and enable removal of the key.
Problems occurring with the Transit Ford Ignition Barrel and key can include the key breaking in the lock, worn lock mechanism or damage by attempted theft of vehicle.
Ford Transit trivia
- Before national speed limits were introduced in the UK, the engineers for Ford would often be spotted carrying out late-night speed tests in a Ford Transit. The police would occasionally stop them, not to hand out a fine but to check on the progress of the team.
- Not only is the Ford Transit the van of choice for bands on tour, but it was also outed as the top choice vehicle for bank robbers. The Met released a statement in 1972 calling it ‘Britain’s most wanted van’. It is believed that the Ford Transit was used in up to 95% of bank robberies.
- When the first Ford Transit went on sale, it cost just £542, which would be £8,983.12 in today’s money.
- In 1965 a group of students wanted to see how many people they could get into a first-generation Ford Transit. In the end, they managed to squeeze in 48 people.
- The Ford Transit XXL is a one-off version of the classic van that is designed to offer the limousine experience. Its 7.4-metres long, has seven Captain’s chairs (leather-trimmed of course), and a personal entertainment screen for every passenger.