Car starts but after numerous key turns

What is your question?

Car starts on first key turn only past of the time. Sometimes it will start on the first turn, sometimes on the 8th turn, as high as 142 turns but it will always start. Hear a clicking, cleaned all connections on starter and battery

What makes this problem better or worse?

Nothing really, just seems random

How long has your 2006 Lincoln Zephyr had this problem?

3 months