Locks - Key Cutter/Key Blank Information

Article No.
96-17-5

08/12/96

LOCKS - TWO LOCK DESIGNS REQUIRING PROPER KEY CUTTER AND BLANK USAGE

FORD:
1996-97 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-97 TRACER

ISSUE:
The proper key cutter and blanks must be used when making a replacement key(s) on some vehicles. This is due to a revision to the lock design.

ACTION:
The 1996 model year Escort/Tracer was revised mid-December, 1995. If Key Blank (Rotunda 011-R0208) does not slide into the lock, use Key Code Cutter Kit (Rotunda 011-R0214) and Key Blank (Rotunda 011-R0211). To make replacement keys for the 1997 model year Escort/Tracer, use Key Code Cutter Kit (Rotunda 011-R0214) and Key Blank (Rotunda 011-R0230).

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 112000