Rusty_OToole Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I just bought a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria in great condition, but the owner lost the trunk key. I have ignition key but no trunk key. Is there any way to look up the specs on the key and get one cut? I think you can get them from the dealer but you know how they soak you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Reminds me that back in the day when I had a Corvette, several Corvairs, and a Buick, I rekeyed everything to use the same ignition and trunk key. Lock cylinders were just a buck or two and was just a matter of choosing which slide went where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grumpy's Auto Shop Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I'll chime in here. It should not be a huge deal with 20 year old car, but what any indy locksmith can offer does depend on what type of key may be needed. 'wafer' keys may be beyond the limits to their equipment, for eg. As for getting a code, if you're in good with a local Auto Shop, they should be able to get it for you from the Stealership without argument. (PM me with your VIN and I'll make the call, if needed) The good news is that Ford decided to stay behind the curve on anti-theft for way longer than most other marques, so there's nothing particularly exotic about the 'blank' of the key, or what is needed to cut a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I use to go to a dealer with the vin. Long as the locks have not been changed, they can cut a key. I do not know how far back they will go. Just got one for a 2001 Buick. 15.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Isn't the trunk key the same as the door key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Back in the 60s the trunk key was fr the glove box and trunk only, the ignition key opened the door. Sometime in the '70s they change the trunk key to open the doors also. Dunno why, original idea was that if you used a parking valet, the trunk and glove could remain secure. 60's Chev even had an ignition that once unlocked did not need a key. OTOH Ford in the 40s had a steering wheel lock, something that did not reappear until 1969 (and coming back from SEA in '70 had to return to the kiosk and ask the Avis lady where the key went...). Passkey and such was a '90s thang.. So now I have conventional keys (Judge, GTP), Passkey ('vert), switchblade (Crossie), and fobic (Jeep). And then there are the letter codes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 1996 Ford products, the trunk key is the same as the glove box lock. Pull it and take it to your local locksmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Except that I have seen glove box cyl use less slides than the trunk. Anyone know about a 96 Ford ? Good news is that trunk keys are rarely "special". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 If you can get the truck lock cylinder out, it might have a code on the side of the cylinder. Any good locksmith should be able to cut the key with the code. You will probably need to take the cylinder into the lock smith to confirm that the new key works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Or if you can take the car to a really good locksmith he can probably open the trunk for you, then you can remove the cyl and he can cut a key or two (I always do 2 at a time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Remove the back seat and open trunk. done often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 In "1996, a single-key entry system became standard on Police Interceptors". The civilian models may not have had it this way. You should have an inside remote trunk release and a keyless entry remote. It is a very tight squeeze to get through the bulkhead behind the rear seat. Hopefully you can pop the trunk and pull the key cylinder out to get it to a locksmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just called our local Ford Dealer in our little town of Sonora CA, population 3500 and they said that they only go back 8 rolling years. You would have to bring registration in because they get Audited by the state every 3 months. He said that other states might be able to go back further. Ask for the parts dept. T 2009 is 12.00 for the key and 45.00 to program it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Bleach said: In "1996, a single-key entry system became standard on Police Interceptors". The civilian models may not have had it this way. You should have an inside remote trunk release and a keyless entry remote. It is a very tight squeeze to get through the bulkhead behind the rear seat. Hopefully you can pop the trunk and pull the key cylinder out to get it to a locksmith. Time for that 8 year old grandson.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 It's only wide enough there for just barely a little more than the width of my spare tire in my 2001 Crown Vic. There is a glow in the dark T-handle trunk release inside the trunk in my car. It may be the same for a 96. A coat hanger firmly attached to a broom stick could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Well, I for 1, would love to see pics of your new-to-you 1996 Ford CV, Rusty! Cort, www.oldcarsstronghearts.com pig&cowValves.paceMaker * 1979 CC to 2003 MGM + 81mc "It's a winding road when you're in the lost & found" | Zac Brown Band | 'Colder Weather' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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