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If you are not familiar with steering columns, not not attempt repair, there are air bag sensors located on the column. If you have some experience, disengage air bags by removing neg. than pos. battery terminals and wait two minute's. If you take off the steering cover, you will notice a 1 1/2 long and thick spring that keep the steering tilt up in any position. it's located on the right of the column about 6 inches down from the ignition key. check to see if spring is missing. this is most likely the case. ask auto store if they have something to install spring.

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Q: How do you fix a tilt wheel lock in a 2004 ford expedition when I push the lock up in the locked position the steering column still moves up and down any ideas?
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