Two Lock Designs Requiring Proper Key Cutter & Blank (96-17-5)

Publication date: 1996-08-12
Reference number: 96-17-5

TWO LOCK DESIGNS REQUIRING PROPER KEY CUTTER & BLANK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 96-17-5

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

Model(s): Ford: 1996-97 Escort

Lincoln-Mercury: 1996-97 Tracer Bulletin No.: 96-17-5 Date: August 12, 1996

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 011-0230).

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Information Only.

OASIS CODES: 112000