On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that could appear to be insignificant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! In reality, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Ford E Series, and what to do if we find ourselves in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it any longer, we will try to help you discover the source of this problem and give you the solution. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in detail, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to show you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford E Series, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford E Series.

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Why is my key locked in my Ford E Series?

What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford E Series? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are many reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.

  • Some dirt accumulated on it, which may trigger the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
  • A broken or damaged key, if your key is damaged, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your Ford E Series.
  • A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford E Series.
  • At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.

All these answers can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford E Series, so be sure you check all these factors to know what problem you are facing.

How to unlock the key of my Ford E Series

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To finish , let’s go forward to the remedy part that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford E Series. Now that you’ve managed to evaluate the motive why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this problem. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:

  • Dirt blocking the key to your Ford E Series: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much pressure) in different ways to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in any longer, ensure that to inspect it cautiously and clean out any dirt you may find. If you think the dirt is in the cylinder or switch, move the key back and forth to try to get the dirt out.
  • The key of my Ford E Series doesn’t turn any longer and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft device that is turned on, you will have to all at once turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, browse this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Ford E Series to have the complete procedure.
  • Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most bothersome circumstance, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will unfortunately have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford E Series. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your vendor to receive a copy of your key. In any other case, last solution, change the cylinder and get a new key.
  • Key locked in my automatic Ford E Series: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.

If you wish more tutorials on the Ford E Series, go to our Ford E Series category.