I just got my 86 F150 last night and realized it didn't
have a door lock key.. So I email the ol owner and he said he never got one when he bought it. Sooo I need a key for it. How can I get one?

Thanks

 

If it has the original locks, I believe you can go to a Ford dealer and they can cut you one from the VIN. If the locks have been changed, you will need to deal with a locksmith.

 

Ya, as long as you bring proof of ownership and the locks are originals any Ford dealer will cut you a new key on the spot.

 

My dealer told me the truck was too old for them to get a key made. Thoughts?

 

Locksmith.

 

Weren't the door and ignition keyed the same, even as far back as '86???

 

My fathers '84 has a ignition and Door keys, Square and Round heads

 

My '88 has two keys as well.

 

yep.

The Ford dealer is pretty far away and I don't really want to drive this truck that far. So locksmiths can make keys? Will they come to my house? I heard I can go to auto parts store and buy a new lock and key and just replace the old one.

 

Yes, locksmiths make house calls, but they are NOT cheap. Yes, you can buy replacement locks and keys but unless you HAVE a key for the old lock it may be quite difficult to change.

You don't have to drive the truck to the dealer - just show up with the VIN and proof of ownership.

 

o ok cool. Ill try that

thanks

 

goto autoparts store and get a replacment lock set. for my mustang they were like$20, lots cheaper than a locksmith . not tha hard to change out either

 

On my '93 the ignition and door locks are the same, a square head key. The round head key locks the glovebox, that's it.

Ya, locksmiths are highly specialized, and therefore, highly expensive. One of my neighbors lost their keys on vacation and were thus locked out of their house. It was over $200 to pick the lock...not cheap. If you want a key made for a lock, that's even more.

 

Im going to call the Ford stealership when I get some time and see if they can make me one. If not Ill put new locks on it.

 

I had a locksmith come to my house once to make me a new key for one of my locks. It was really interesting to watch. First, he got the correct uncut key. Then, he grinded the edges of the key till they were near paper thin. He put the key in the lock and gently wiggled back and forth. The tumblers made a very light inpression on the thin edges of the key. Then he took a rasp or thin hacksaw blade, and 'cut' the groves on the key. He put it back in the door and repeated the process until the lock opened. All done very gently. Lastly, he took his thin key to his truck, and used his key cutting machine to produce 2 usable keys for me. I guess there was a bit of an 'art' to it. This guy was obviously experienced.