Escort boot lock

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

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Bill
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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

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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

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TurboJo

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

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Newshound

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

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mrcheerful

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