Lock problem

[rossosul]

Hi all, my father in-law is having problems with his Ford Escort door lock. He can lock the door ok but when he puts the key in the door lock to open, it will not turn. Is is currently entering the car through the boot, lol. Any ideas on what the problem could be? I have offered to take a look at the wknd but have no idea what could be wrong.

 

Thanks in advance for an pointers

[Mk2Jo]

Anyone?

[Vista]

No idea Jo, he says he's entering the car via the boot so I assume it's a mk3 or later and I've never owned one of those let alone had the locks on one apart. It's probably something to do with the lock itself or perhaps the linkage............................but why would you enter via the boot instead of the passenger door? Central locking problem maybe if it's affecting both front doors?

[rossosul]

Hi guys thanks for the input. He is unable to open either the drivers or passenger door but can open the boot so is accessing this way. I'm pretty sure what the problem is now. I found some info on an auto locksmiths website describing how if the key becomes worn it lets you lock the door but wont allow it to unlock. Take a look at the details here about worn ford car keys http://carkeypeople.co.uk/car-makes/ford-car-keys-replacement/ I spoke to these guys earlier and this is a common Ford key problem that they can easily resolve. Got them coming round on saturday to cut a new key, will let you know how it goes.

[Mk2Jo]

Good stuff Rossosol <br />

[w p e]

bit late but the later ford keys are s**t and yes you can lock but not unlock. sometimes the worn key will work the drivers door and ignition and boot as there the most used the keys are easy to replicate worn or not as the locksmith will count how many gaps and angles are on the key and cut a new one to suit i've just done the same on a later transit connect with the same problem 

[Col-ashtonmobile]

on the later cars , any key will lock it , its the key combination that unlocks only...