The ignition switch is located on the bottom of the steering column. Take out the 4-6 screws that hold the bottom piece and you will see the switch should be about 3-4 inches long held in place by 2 screws. take black plug off then replace switch plug back in and there you go.
how can you start a '89 mercury cougar with a broken ignition switch?
Inside the steering column behind (connected too) the ignition key switch
The 1991 Mercury Sable ignition switch is held in place with a retaining ring. Loosen the retaining ring. Pull the ignition switch out. Remove the wiring harness from the rear of the ignition switch. Reverse the process to install the new ignition switch.
it could be something wrong with the ignition switch, and or alarm
You don't. The switch is all one , you will have to replace the entire switch.
just replace it this switch might also be the boo switch that sends the signal to the computer
Your brake light ignition switch should be replaced. It works your brake lights and ignition switch, so you do need it. It only costs about $7 dollars.
How do i find the instructions for changing out the fan switch assembly in a 2001 Mercury Cougar?
the ignition switch tumbler on these models seem to grenade from the inside you would have to replace the tumbler
Why are you replacing the switch? If the fan works only on high speed, replace the fan resistor. There was a TSB for this.
It's located on the steering column 2 screws unplug the harnest
You do not need a key to replace the ignition switch.