# 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `258932` · 2000-11-22 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** THUNDERBIRD
- **Year:** 1978
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
WHEN I TURNED THE KEY IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED,  AND I  COULD NOT  DO ANYTHING. THE KEY WILL NOT EVEN MOVE AT ALL.  *AK
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