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**timethy** · 09-13-2007, 06:39 AM

Happened to me FIVE times, around once every year. Only stranded on road once thankfully. Dealer fixed it four times under warranty, it finally started happening again early this year (I knew the warning signs this time and was ready!!) I called up several mobile locksmiths and finally got hold of one who has heard about this issue, he brought a NON-FORD lock cylinder, replaced it my driveway in under an hour, and he guarantees me it will never fail again. $200, best money ever spent on this car. Also he told me my key lands were wearing out uneven, maybe the factory locks cause this and its the real reason they fail?

09-13-2007, 06:39 AM	#530 (permalink)
timethy Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Happened to me FIVE times, around once every year. Only stranded on road once thankfully. Dealer fixed it four times under warranty, it finally started happening again early this year (I knew the warning signs this time and was ready!!) I called up several mobile locksmiths and finally got hold of one who has heard about this issue, he brought a NON-FORD lock cylinder, replaced it my driveway in under an hour, and he guarantees me it will never fail again. $200, best money ever spent on this car. Also he told me my key lands were wearing out uneven, maybe the factory locks cause this and its the real reason they fail?