Ignition lock freezes in very cold weather.

[bry593]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

I think you are thinking of the newer trucks with the switch in the column. These trucks have the switch in the dash and do not have the rack and linkage. There is a little lube inside the switch body but not much.

LockDoc

You are correct. Hell, I drive a '71 and the key is in the dash.

I think it was '69 or '70 when Fed required cars (apparently not trucks) to go to locking column. I've done a few of 'em and find the grease is always hardened up.