Trouble with 97 ford explorer?

Question

When I cut it off and take the key out the switch, the power to everything stays on. I can cut the radio on. I can push the buttons to raise and lower the windows. I can cut every light on and off.

This is causing my battery to go dead. What are the possible reasons for these things to stay on like that?

Answer 1

possible cause ,,,,

shorted ignition switch (burned wire terminal)

burnt relays

shorted wires

Answer 2

this guy had the same problem. he posted how to fix it: http://s7.bitefight.org/c.php?uid=145289