Ignition cylinder failure 1988

[Eduardo.lodela]

Hi.
I have a problem with the ignition cylinder on my 1988 XLT. Currently, the ignition works without a key, so I'm trying to put in a new ignition cylinder. I already took it off, but the problem comes when trying to put the new one since the key just doesn't turn to the off position so I can take the key out.

Just to make sure I tried turning left the piece at the bottom of the inside of the cylinder with a
screwdriver (red circle) but I couldn't, it feels a bit floppy tho.

Now I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if I need to change something else on the steering column.
Thanks

 

[RonD]

What about the steering wheel lock?
The lock pin needs to slide up onto the steering wheel to turn key to off position

 

[tw205]

Do you need to push the little button under the steering wheel to turn key to lock.

 

[Eduardo.lodela]

Oh, thanks!
I guess that's it, I had no idea since my truck has been working without a key since I got it.
I'll try that when I come home later today. Thanks

Update. Yes, that was it. So simple. Thanks a lot