Tonight my 02 Ranger went crazy. I put the keys in to start it and it started turning over and wouldn't stop. Even after the keys were out of the ignition the engine was still turning over. If I turned the key all the way it started but when I turned it back to shut it off the turning started again. While I was under the hood trying to figure out how to get it to stop it finally started to slow down and finally stop. It almost sounded like it died. I am afraid to start it up again and kill something. HELP!!!!

 

Sounds like you ignition switch is bad.

 

Thanks, is that hard to fix? I am supposed to be moving soon.

 

sounds like pins in lock broke.

 

Hey I bought and installed a new ignition switch and it is still happening. I also tried to see if maybe some corrosion on the battery cables was causing it. Anything else I can try???

 

ok first now it's getting confusing....u changed what out? what exactly is it doing???????

it did sound like lock was broke, if u changed lock now it should do what it's suppose to do in the assigned position.

 

When you turn the key it tries to start but even after the engine has started it keeps clicking likes it is trying to start. If you turn the key off after trying to start it it keeps clicking as well. I changed out the ignition switch but the same thing is still happening.

 

next guesses ignition switch, selenoid

 

Starter Solenoid would be my guess.