I've lost the keys to my Esc s2 RS, but I'm moving house on Friday. Is there any way I can get the ignition barrel/steering lock off (gonna need to fit new one) without doing too much damage? Or does anyone know if local Ford dealer would be able to get a key if I give them details such as vin number etc?

Any help or advice much appreciated,

Thanks.

 

yeah its easy mate undo the cowling then take the horn out of the steering wheel, undo the nut in the centre then wiggle the steering wheel off after that has comme off just pull the alloy hub off that the wiper stalks etc bolt to then push the steering wheel back on so it can be moved then under the ignition barrel is a little pin that can normally only be pushed in when the key is inserted and on the first click then you just pull the barrel out but beings that you havnt got the key just punch it in with a hammer and punch but not to aggresive and the barel will slide out and fit your new one from ford or the scrappy as long as it has the key with it

 

take the drivers door lock out and then take it apart to reveal the key numbers and get another key cut for 6 quid

or give it to me and ill take it apart for you

 

Ginge can the same be done with a mk5 escort door lock ?

 

same can be done with any ford from the mk4 escort to the focus up untill the laser cut keys,,,,, i aint that good


some of em will need a new lock after for the plastic collar,,, i used to have loads of em but i no longer work at fords

 

coswurv i thaught you couldnt remove the steering wheel if the stearin lock was on

 

Think mine were laser cut one's
just wanted to know for future reference after having to get new locks in the past

 

Ginge, I'll give that a try. Is it just Ford dealer that make the key up?

 

If I had a bit more time, or if I can get landlord to agree to car staying a bit longer, I might just do that!

 

you can if you undo the 2 nuts at the bottom of the outer steering column