We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

Ford Motor Co. said Monday it has reached a proposed settlement of a California court lawsuit that could cost the automaker as much as $1 billion to replace an ignition module that could cause ...

It's easy to forget about maintenance intervals, even for car people like us. Believe it or not, non-moving parts do wear. Maybe not as fast as moving parts (serpentine belts, brake rotors, and so on) ...

After six years denying there was a problem, attorneys for the Ford Motor Company went before a California judge Monday to hammer out a settlement that could affect more cars than any auto recall in U ...

The ignition lock cylinder is a mechanical part where the ignition key is inserted to start a vehicle. It’s mounted inside the ignition switch, the electrical component that locks the ignition and ...

The ignition system’s job is to ignite the air-fuel mixture in a gasoline engine. In addition to the spark plugs that spark in the combustion chambers, the ignition system consists of an ignition coil ...