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Mar 10, 2004 | 03:17 PM

ASSAULTCLIMBER

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Locks and keys

I have a 2000 ford ranger xlt v6 3.0l 4x4. I wanted to know if anyone else has problems with unlocking their doors with a key. I have to turn my key like 20 times and wiggle it around just to get my passenger door open. I just wanted to know if this was a common problem with the newer trucks or not. My brother told me that his friend has the same problem. Thanks

Mar 10, 2004 | 03:37 PM

jorlee

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From: SW ND

I have the same problem with my 2001 but it's in both doors. Lucky me i have keyless entry

. But I did find out that if i stuck the key in the slot and then hit it with my palm pretty hard it would turn other wise i couldn't get it to turn. Found that out when i locked keys in and used key i made only to get in the truck.

Mar 10, 2004 | 07:26 PM

Rancha9

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From: Kingsland, GA

They stick after awhile... Go to a hardware store and pick up some lock lube, preferably a graphite based one, inject some in the lock (But not too much, or you'll foul the Door Ajar switch), and you should be good to go...

Mar 10, 2004 | 07:28 PM

Delta

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From: Central IN

I have a 94 that does the same thing. A new key always corrects the problem. The key wears out.

Mar 10, 2004 | 10:55 PM

maticuno

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Mine was the same way. I sprayed some silicone based lube into the lock six months ago and it still works fine.

Mar 11, 2004 | 03:09 AM

PW01

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LOL, I don't think I have ever used a key to unlock mine, better give it a try!

Mar 11, 2004 | 10:55 AM

Sugarlips

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From: in da woods

hi.. i have this problemo with my 99 ranger and the drivers side door.. keeping the spare key hidden under truck has come in handy a few times.. time to get a new key made, hope that solves it!!