Trunk Key for Taurus

Both my '89 and '00 Taurus had separate keys for the trunk and the ignition. Of course, they both had remote trunk releases as well. Replace your trunk lock if you can't get a key any other way.

I have a '98 Taurus SE and it only has one key. If your key doesn't fit the trunk AND you have a security system or the PATS system - the key you have COULD be a valet key. A valet key is only good for the doors and ignition - not glovebox or trunk. POSSIBLY!

Jim

i got a 96 contour and its got just one key for the trunk and the ignition...... so the 96 taurus probably has the same setup......... probably the truck lock is broken and the key does not work???? try the key in both directions(flip the key over, this might make it work?? if not then open the trunk from the inside drivers floor area and open the trunk and remove the lock mech. and take it to a locksmith and see what he can do with it???

My 'Stang has a button in the glove box to open the trunk. But the button works with the car off and the key out. Is that normal? Not much of a "feature."

-- Herb Stein The Herb Stein Group

Locking the glove is silly. Then I can't push the button. It's a convertible so security is poor anyway. My '89 convertible didn't have this "feature."

I'll go rail on Ford about it.

-- Herb Stein The Herb Stein Group

That's easy to change. Rewire the glove box switch from a source that only activated when the ignition is on, simple

mike hunt

Herb Ste>

Mine works the same way, although it won't work if there isn't battery power. Found that out while pushing the button repeatedly when the battery was out of the car on the charger. ;)