I have a 98 ranger 3.0 stick 4x4 my key tumblers froze up and i ended up drilling out the locking mechanism got tge key out and i ended up breaking something in the ignition with a screw driver. Trying to get it started to go run through some mud. If anyone can help me out id appreciate it.

 

Welcome to the forum

Truck is stolen?

Call a locksmith they can help you out

 

No the trucks not stolen. The truck sat for 2 years. When i put my key in it wouldnt turn. I sprayed it and still stuck..So i sprayed it again and with channell locks tried to turn it over and it snapped something on the inside. Its just a woods buggy but i need to find a way to get power to everything with out the key. Can i tear the ignition off. And is it a plunger like the older trucks where i can push the rod in to get power. I didnt get into anything yet till i get some insight. Ive never messed with ignitions before.

 

Yes, ignition switch is under the steering column above brake pedal area

The key on the column pushes and pulls a rod that slides ignition switch into its 4 positions, just as you described

But steering wheel may still be locked