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I'm replacing the ignition lock cylinder on my 03 Escape. The factory cylinder has the little black "wings" that nestle around the key when inserted:
The locksmith says the replacement cylinder needs to have those same wings for him to be change it. Is this correct? The auto part stores have the regular cylinder (with no wings) readily available, but the one with wings is a special-order item and I need this sooner rather than later. Plus, the wingless one includes keys while the other appears to have none.
The motorcraft part with the wings is saving you bucks. The programmable keys are not cheap, and you'd have to get the anti-theft system to 'know' new keys. Or get a locksmith to use a special machine... money.
You remove the tumbler pins and replace them in the new lock cylinder with the original ones, allowing the mechanical part of the lock to function using the old key.
You could get the wingless, but have a PATS problem as it would not recognize the new keys.
I'd get the part that lets me keep my old keys. Call around, or check other parts stores.
07-08-2014, 01:26 PM
