are there two different keys one for ignition and one for the doors on a 88 f-150. because i got a truck given to me (88 f 150 4.9 2wd, 5 speed 3.55 gears) and i only got the the key for the ignition, and they don`t work on the doors. and how do i get a key made up for the doors if possible?

 

yes, we have 2 different keys. i'd imagine you'll need to get the old lock cylinders replaced to get a new key. not an expensive part, though. available at any auto store.

Mike

 

Have a locksmith rekey the ignition to match the doors, or go find yourself a Lincoln or Crown Vic in the junkyard, which would use the same ignition lock and door key. Transplant locks, enjoy single key.

 

if you only have ignition key than remove the door locks and have the locksmith rekey them to match the ignition key you have.

 

yeah that sounds easiest. the problem is i have and still do have mosly chevy trucks with round key for the door and square for ignition prior. had no idea about the fords, but i love my f 150. then again cant the locksmoth just make a set of keys for the doorlocks without removing them at all??

Thanks

 

The ignition key and door keys are not the same offset. one is like|

the other is
|looking at the ends of the keys, if that makes any sense. The newer trucks used the same key for ignition and doors, but was a bigger key to start with. I don't know if all the cylinders can be updated or not.

 

i had a locksmith make a key for the door on a 89 bronco i had i never got door keys when i bought it it took him like 10 minutes he took a blank key put it in the key hole tried to turn it and i guess he could see a imprent of the tumblers on the key used a file and made the key slickest thing i ever saw the bast part it was only 20 bucks

 

Maybe, If the dealer can give you the key code based on your vin, but then you run the risk of the doorlock having been changed in the past, making your new keys worthless, and then you'd be back to pulling the door lock cylinders...

You could always pull out the drivers door lock cylinder and pull all the pins. Any key would unlock the door then, but what thief would bother to try a key first?

Cheers,
Popa Tim

 

I had to brake into my truck last fall it took 15 seconds and a straight screwdriver . Now I need to replace the door lock how do you remove the lock in the door ?

 

pop the door panel. peel the plastic sheet back, undo the plastic latch on the end of the cylinder, slide the retaining braket off, push the lock cylinder out. Beware of the plastiv latch thing on the end of the cylinder, I'd recommend replacing it while you got it apart. its the only part I've ever had break in there...twice.

btw - if you have power locks, its alot easier to use a screw driver to pry the door open a little at the top rear corner and pop the unlock button using something like a untwisted coat hanger, works great and doesn't take much longer.

Tim

 

Depends on the year. My F350 has the same offset for both door and ignitions, but that might be due to my replacing them several times over the years.

Anyway, Crown Vics and Town Cars (and marquis, Continentals, etc) generally use one key for the doors and ignition, and the ignition lock slips right into the 92-97 column no problem.

While the door locks look different on the outside, if you pry off the plastic "thing" you'll find the standard stainless steel round lock that the trucks have. Just have to uncover it, open the door, then pop out the tab that holds it in place.

Of course you have to find a suitable car in the junkyard with the keys dangling from the ignition.

I was that lucky... and on the same key ring was two keyless entry remotes, so I took those too as well as the radio module behind the glovebox, with about a foot of wiring harness

Cost me a whopping $10 including the radio module (which drives two relays to lock/unlock the doors and trunk).

I intend to use the trunk relay to unlock my bedbox, eventually.

 

92 and later are like you said, but the 91 and earlier that use the two keys are much different than the newer ones. Not sure if a newer cylinder will fit in an older column.

 

The keys are a different shape they use a different key blank between the door and the ignition The ignition key will not fit in a door cylinder lock. One staggers like an s the other staggers like a z.