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Technical Ford Trunk Lock Problem

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by mammyjammer, Aug 3, 2025.

  1. mammyjammer
    Joined: May 23, 2009
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    I inserted key into the trunk lock on my 58 Ford Fairlane and the key and lock spin in a circle and will not unlock. Will spin just as easily clockwise or counter-clockwise.
    I have never had a problem with the trunk latch and the SOB worked fine literally 5 minutes before!

    Any thoughts would be greatly apprciated1
     
    Last edited: Aug 3, 2025
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  2. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
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    something broke or fell off. take out back seat to get a look at backside of lock and go from there
     
  3. 325w
    Joined: Feb 18, 2008
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    Will the tumbler come out with the key?
     
  4. mammyjammer
    Joined: May 23, 2009
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    Tumbler stays in the latch.
    I was hoping the problem was in the lock, but the pot metal arm off the lock shaft is broke.
    I will see if I can find one, or fab something up.
    Thanks.
     

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  5. Paladin1962
    Joined: Mar 10, 2025
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    Paladin1962

    Damn mazak metal. Copy it in brass.
     
  6. Being a Ford, many others may be the same (T-bird, Mainline, Mercury, etc.)
     
  7. mammyjammer
    Joined: May 23, 2009
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    mammyjammer
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    Thanks!
    I got to check out a 56 Fairlane and 57 T-Bird at show and they appear close enough to work.
    Now to find one or the “ copy it in brass” suggestion sounds like a viable option!
     

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