Lost keys

FORDGUY11

MEMBER
2001 FORD F-150
90 MILES

I lost both my keys to my truck, I have called ford and they dont make new keys for cars 10 years or older. I was just wondering if I could just buy a new ignition switch that comes with keys. I know you need to turn the key to take the ignition switch out but I learned you can drill a hole in the key slot and turn it with a scew driver and paper clip. Is there any other steps I would need to follow to do this or would it even work?

Thursday, June 6th, 2013 AT 10:21 AM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

I am not sure what this dealer is talking about. The only thing that makes sense is that their WDS scan tool does not work. This is the scan tool that programs keys, but I would suggest a different method.

I would reach out to a lock smith as most all of them program these keys and they will come to you.

I am attaching the process below from the manual, but these keys cost less than $10.00 online and then you will pay less than $100 in most cases to have them programmed.

This is far better than replacing the switch and keys as a kit. As you suggested, you need to cut a key to fit this ignition so that you can turn it and release it then you will have to cut new keys to fit the new switch if it didn't come already cut.

Please see the attached info and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks

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