Obsolete Ford Part Search

Anyone have a good go-to for obsolete parts? I'm looking for an ignition switch for a 96 ford Escort wagon, 1.9/5spd manual, LX model. The kicker is the manuf date. My car was built 01/96. Everything I've found is only good until 12/01/95.

Contacted local ford dealer and he had nothing showing anywhere. Motorcraft number is SW5154. Doesn't have to have the lockset, but if it has the right switch I'm willing to go that route. My understanding is that the one I need has a 2 and 4 prong connector, while the one that's readily available in both motorcraft and aftermarket has a 2 and 6 prong connector.

The 96 escort is a red headed step child, as apparently this switch was only on about six months of production. The 97 model is completely different and won't work.

Pretty big salvage yard here in Chs. Try their website out....I made it this far.

Does it have to be a Ford part? Should be aftermarket support for that.

svtfocus2cobra said:

Does it have to be a Ford part? Should be aftermarket support for that.

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Nope, I’ll take anything. All aftermarket I’ve found is for 12/1/95 production or earlier.

A hammer and a screwdriver?

03cobra#694 said:

A hammer and a screwdriver?

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There’s a bunch of stuff tied into the ignition circuit, wipers, engine cooling fan, hvac blower, etc. wish it was as easy as a screwdriver lol.

I found a couple used ones on car-part.com

If they don't have it, you are SOL

Check Tasca ford parts.com - they list it for a 96 i couldn't find a description of it though = = = Side note - - - the one i was looking at was 177.xx$ OUCH

beau t said:

Check Tasca ford parts.com - they list it for a 96 i couldn't find a description of it though = = = Side note - - - the one i was looking at was 177.xx$ OUCH

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You could probably buy another escort for that price.


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93Cobra#2771 said:

Nope, I’ll take anything. All aftermarket I’ve found is for 12/1/95 production or earlier.

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I'll continue my search tomorrow. I had results but got interrupted and when I went back my system was malfunctioning, but I was seeing similar results showing the build date. I had more options when I used our main parts search but I didn't get to search through it all the way. If you don't mind, post the vin or message me and it will make it easier because I think the malfunction had to do with the fact that I didn't have an exact vin and the searches don't work that well with manually input info.

Can you rewire the 6 prong connector to the 4 prong connector with a wiring diagram?

svtfocus2cobra said:

I'll continue my search tomorrow. I had results but got interrupted and when I went back my system was malfunctioning, but I was seeing similar results showing the build date. I had more options when I used our main parts search but I didn't get to search through it all the way. If you don't mind, post the vin or message me and it will make it easier because I think the malfunction had to do with the fact that I didn't have an exact vin and the searches don't work that well with manually input info.

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Important parts are manuf date after 12/1/95, 1.9L / 5 speed trans. It's a wagon but I've not seen any differentiation for a wagon.

beau t said:

Check Tasca ford parts.com - they list it for a 96 i couldn't find a description of it though = = = Side note - - - the one i was looking at was 177.xx$ OUCH

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Found what you found - that appears to be only the lockset from what I can tell. No dates either, from what I can tell.

kevinatfms said:

Can you rewire the 6 prong connector to the 4 prong connector with a wiring diagram?

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No idea, but I'd be willing to try if I could find both versions of the wiring diagrams. Unfortunately, the switches are also made differently and the mounting points don't match up with the lock cylinders, as they are apparently different as well. All these changes for less than six months of production on a freaking escort lol. But, it does get 43mpg and is super cheap to operate.