Can a 1993 F150's ignition actuator rod be replaced ?

What is your question?

There is a plastic rod that connects the key cylinder with the ignition switch. It is broke and will not turn the truck off. I have the steering column torn apart. I have replaced both the key cylinder and the electrical switch. In the process I found that the white plastic rod will not pull back to turn the electrical switch off

What makes this problem better or worse?

Nothing. If I manually push/pull electrical switch it works. But the key cylinder only starts the vehicle now. It will not shut it off

How long has your 1993 Ford F-150 had this problem?

Just happened