On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be trivial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of car owners! Actually, we are gonna deal with the of a key locked on you Ford Explorer, and where to start if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you discover the cause of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being confronted with a locked key can be disturbing. Before you think about buying a new key or having it rebuilt, go through this article. In this article, we will first try to explain why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Ford Explorer, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Ford Explorer.
Why is my key locked in my Ford Explorer?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Ford Explorer? In this part we will try to teach you why your key can get stuck. There are several explanations that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may bring about the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket device. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder correctly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time matching the impression in the barrel of your Ford Explorer.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Ford Explorer.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning properly in the barrel.
All these explanations can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Ford Explorer, so be sure you examine all these key points to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Ford Explorer
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To conclude, let’s proceed to the remedy section that will let you to unlock the key of your Ford Explorer. Now that you’ve been able to discover the cause why your key is blocked, we’ll see what answers are available to you to remedy this issue. We will take up the different trouble and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Ford Explorer: 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 anymore, be sure to check 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 Explorer doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft device that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this full tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Ford Explorer to have the complete process.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is harmed you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Ford Explorer. 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, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Ford Explorer: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To get more tips on the Ford Explorer, take a look at the Ford Explorer category.
