Key wont turn in the lock.  Internal electrical switch works fine and boot
opens.  Looks like I need a new lock.  The linkage is connected and works
when manually pushed down.  Do Ford rebuild the barrels for these locks to
suit the existing key (as they did on my ignition switch last year) or will
I need to get a new lock assembly with a new key.

I will get to the Ford dealer over the weekend but it's nice to be
forewarned and forearmed!

Please respond to group not via email as it wont be read.
Thanks
Bill

"Bill"  wrote in message 
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> Key wont turn in the lock.  Internal electrical switch works fine and boot
> opens.  Looks like I need a new lock.  The linkage is connected and works
> when manually pushed down.  Do Ford rebuild the barrels for these locks to
> suit the existing key (as they did on my ignition switch last year) or 
> will
> I need to get a new lock assembly with a new key.
>
> I will get to the Ford dealer over the weekend but it's nice to be
> forewarned and forearmed!
>
> Please respond to group not via email as it wont be read.
> Thanks
> Bill
>


Yes the tail gate lock is built to suit your key, very often it is just that 
the old one is gummed up, lots of wd40 might free it, if you can afford the 
thirty quid then that is a better bet IMO

mrcheerful

I have the same thing on my Escort. The only lock I can open with the key is
the driver's door. The boot opens with the internal release and locks with
the key central locking from the driver's door. The passenger door locks
with the key and the key central locking from the driver's door, but won't
open or secure lock as the key won't turn backwards. I had presumed it was
an electrical issue and have lived with it for a couple of years I assume
that if the lock was carroded and frozen the further lack of use has made it
worse.  If using easing oil etc when tying to free the barrel how much force
should be applied on the key if any?

Peter

"mrcheerful ."  wrote in message
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>
> "Bill"  wrote in message
> news:de522e$tf2$1@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > Key wont turn in the lock.  Internal electrical switch works fine and
boot
> > opens.  Looks like I need a new lock.  The linkage is connected and
works
> > when manually pushed down.  Do Ford rebuild the barrels for these locks
to
> > suit the existing key (as they did on my ignition switch last year) or
> > will
> > I need to get a new lock assembly with a new key.
> >
> > I will get to the Ford dealer over the weekend but it's nice to be
> > forewarned and forearmed!
> >
> > Please respond to group not via email as it wont be read.
> > Thanks
> > Bill
> >
>
> Yes the tail gate lock is built to suit your key, very often it is just
that
> the old one is gummed up, lots of wd40 might free it, if you can afford
the
> thirty quid then that is a better bet IMO
>
> mrcheerful
>
>

> Yes the tail gate lock is built to suit your key, very often it is just 
> that the old one is gummed up, lots of wd40 might free it, if you can 
> afford the thirty quid then that is a better bet IMO
>
> mrcheerful

I seem to recall getting a full lock set (5 locks) for a Mk 3 (or was it a 
Fiesta?)  for just over 50 a few years ago, which I thought was pretty good 
value

"TurboJo"  wrote in message 
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>I have the same thing on my Escort. The only lock I can open with the key 
>is
> the driver's door. The boot opens with the internal release and locks with
> the key central locking from the driver's door. The passenger door locks
> with the key and the key central locking from the driver's door, but won't
> open or secure lock as the key won't turn backwards. I had presumed it was
> an electrical issue and have lived with it for a couple of years I assume
> that if the lock was carroded and frozen the further lack of use has made 
> it
> worse.  If using easing oil etc when tying to free the barrel how much 
> force
> should be applied on the key if any?
>
> Peter


it is more a wiggling action than force.  it is much easier if you remove 
the lock and have it in your hands, you can then see the crap washing out, 
an airline helps too.  Also bear in mind that if the key is not right then 
it will lock but not unlock, i.e. any key will lock a ford but only the 
right one should be able to unlock it.   I wouldn't recommend stripping the 
actual barrel down to the key wards unless you have loads of patience.

mrcheerful