steering lock problem

jericho200 · 05-07-2008, 02:06 PM

i have had a master key and new key cut and programmed by ford the key worked fine for a couple of days now i have a problem with the steering lock not coming off and the doors being a problem to open as well, the red master key will open the door and take the steering lock off but will not start the car and by the time i try to put the other key in the steering lock is on again and i can not get it off, any suggestions for this problem greatly apprecated

thanks to all who can help

phantom_smack · 05-07-2008, 04:31 PM

Was the key cut from the vin or was it a trace cut?

jericho200 · 05-08-2008, 01:54 AM

not too sure but even the original key i had for the car is not working properly now, what is the difference between a trace cut and one done via the vin?

phantom_smack · 05-08-2008, 05:29 AM

a trace key the machine traces your key to make the new one so if it is really worn it may not be much beter than the old one.
vin key they put your vin in the machine a nd it cuts the key to exact depths

sounds the tumblers in the cylinder may be the problem

jericho200 · 05-09-2008, 10:21 AM

ok many thanks have now replaced with another barrel but dont know how to program the key any ideas? or would i have to go to ford??