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Old 05-26-2016, 05:56 PM
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1979 Lost Key Replacement Optons

The neighbor boy was playing in my yard and I suspect he found the single key that I leave in my F350, its gone.

I have seen the video describing how to remove the lock cylinder from the switch but according to the video that process requires the key to be in place. I was wondering if the door lock would use the same key on these trucks. I only had one ignition key for this truck and never had a chance to lock the doors.

Has anyone had their keys made to fit their locks by a professional locksmith?

What about replacement locks, are they good quality?

Thanks for any help.
 
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Call a locksmith. They can cut a key to fit the lock, had a couple of them done. Will cost a few dollars more for them to come to you but at least you will be able to use your truck.
 
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Go to a junkyard. I have a key ring with 6 or 8 ford keys on it. Opens and starts every ford truck I've tried it on... Doesn't take much with these old trucks. Only a few different combos, cheap old work out locks, etc.

My friend has it right now. Lost the key to his 91 diesel. One of the keys started it right up.
 
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X2 on call a locksmith, it should be fairly cheap and quick. If the ignition has ever been changed it will probably not match the door locks. Square works the ignition, round is for doors, but I have seen one key fit all, both my truck use one key for both.

Or X2 on hit a JY for the complete ignition switch (unthread the outer lock ring after taping it loose with a flat tip screwdriver in one of the 3 notches) and door locks (pull the lock tab from the end of the door and disconnect the lock rod. You have to pull the door panel to do that.
 
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