Q: My 98 Ford Expedition Ignition Turns Freely And Won't Start This Started Instant When I Accidentally Broke The Gear Selector Wires
My Key Turns Freely In The Loose Ignition And This instantly Started The Moment I Accidentally Broke The Gear Selector Wiring. Also The Ignition Shows Itself In The "ON" Position Anytime The Key Is In (Even In The OFF Position)
My car has an automatic transmission.
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