The ignition seems to be locked on my Ford F150 1996 truck. How can I fix it cheap but right?

Question

The key doesn't even want to go all the way in now and when I looked into it there looks like a piece of it is crooked, kinda turned. I've been battling with it for about a month but it usually unlocks when I'd move the steering wheel and gear shift. I can't get it to budge now. Any help and advice will be appreciated.

Answer 1

my answer is try to check it out first on auto repair shop...,

Answer 2

Insert the key and twist. That shoul take  care of that problem.