Q: 1990 ford e150, 351 engine. Felt something give way when I turned the key to start it. Now it won't start. Radio and lights wor

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1990 ford e150, 351 engine. Felt something give way when I turned the key to start it. Now it won't start. Radio and lights work. Replaced ignition lock cylinder, didn't help. Got it started by bridging the starter solenoid, then it won't come out of park.

My car has 82000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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