I replaced the shifting tube.put the ignition switch back in .and now it won't go into acc or let the key come out

 

Its also a f250 2001 automatic

 

I have replaced several of those either broken or seized shift tubes and don't remember having to remove the key tumbler. Would you care to briefly tell me some of just how you went about this.There is a toothed rack that the tumbler had to index into . Did you make sure to do that?
I used to remove the upper section of the shift column and replace the tube on the workbench. Because the tube would rust and then jam the tube to the nylon bushing, I would file a spiral on the new tube and coat it with grease. Never had a problem after that.

 

On the 2001 you have to pull the key switch to get the top cover off.to get to the tube .there's a hole in bottom cover you just use a small push on the button and pull.

 

Got it !
You will need to remove the tumbler piece again and look for anything that fell out of place. Make sure the rod from the upper rack that engages the switch on the lower piece of the column is not out of place.

 

I can see a bar on the column move with switch in place .when I turn the key.so can I pull the switch and move the rod back or forth if needed.?

 

When you removed the key tumbler the first time, I believe the tumbler was in the run position.
When you reinstalled it was it in the same position or was something moved.?
If you can manage to remove the key tumbler again , you should be able to turn the inside rack to all the positions , acc off, run, and start , can you do this ?