Instead of taking this somewhere to have it done (I just finished taking apart my steering wheel today, not easy unless you can move the wheel), call a locksmith, it will cost less money to get a key made than to have a mechanic work on it.
legally...with a key, or get ford to replace your ignition column
Grab your steering wheel at the top and pull hard to the left and turn the key at the same time.
( No ) the Ford Contour is a front wheel drive vehicle
Keep jiggling the steering wheel back and forth.
Take the plast cover off the steering column between the steering wheel and the dash. It should be located right on top or on the side.
your wheels are more than likely turned hard in one diretion turn your steering wheel hard in the diretion of the wheels and turn key
No. The Contour is a front-wheel drive car, and the Ranger is rear wheel drive.
Wiggle the steering wheel at the same time you try to turn the key. It may just be lodged against a stopping point.
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Yes , the Ford Contour is front wheel drive
brake the window
From a picture I was looking at it has a release lever and flips down from the dash just to the left side of the steering wheel