Lost keys drilled out ignition before the keys were found the ignition was destroyed, how can I use the original key to start my truck?

RICK LACOMB

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2002 FORD F-150
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
4,500 MILES

Truck won't start after ignition was drilled and destroyed it will turn over but won't start have the original key with chip but the ignition in the colomn was destroyed along with the locking system to shift it from park to drive and steering wheel lock.

Saturday, January 25th, 2025 AT 11:13 PM

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KEN L

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How bad is the destruction? Can you upload images? You might be better off getting a used column from eBay or a wrecker, if the damage is not too bad, we can fix the broken parts. You can have a mobile locksmith come out to do the job/program the ignition key it should cost about $250.00. Here is how to change the column out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, January 26th, 2025 AT 10:13 AM

RICK LACOMB

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Trying to keep the repair cost down all ready went to the Ford dealer and wreaking yards just want to get it out of the anti-theft mode I have the original key and the keyless pod.

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Sunday, January 26th, 2025 AT 9:28 PM

KEN L

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That does not look too bad. I would remove the lock tumbler and take the new tumbler to a locksmith so he can recode it for you with the old key, that way the security will be okay. Here is how to remove the unit. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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