Lost keys to 1988 ford truck

depends on the vehicle manufacturer as many use a different system , contact a ford dealer and they will tell you exactly which # you need , hope this helps , sometimes only a dealer can give you a precise answer

There is not way to hotwire this.

There was a recall of sorts on the switching valve under the truck. You'll probably need to have it replaced. don-ohio

the best thing to do is to replace the whole steering column with a used one, they are cheaper than fixing this one, know this for sure, average cost to repair this problem is about $400

engine should not continue to turn over when key is out sounds like the key switch the wrong one or you have wired it wrong

ask ford dealer with the documents for the vehicle to order a new key

You will need to remove the covers on the steering column and remove the key unit. they are usually held in with a C-clip and a set screw if I remember correctly.

replace lock cylinder and key

take the vin along with the paper of the truck to show it you and the year to a ford dealer or mercury dealer and they should be able to help you and the other way is to call a locksmith but going to the dealership yourself will be cheaper.

Yes you can if you look at a tunbler assy you will see there is a pin or a tab that must be depressed to remove core measure the location on the core transfer these measurments to the housing and drill a 1/8 hole I sert a drill bit backwards which will depresse the tab or pin and pull out the core. basically you need to do some invasive tinkering or call a locksmith. You may be able to recover the key number from the dealer as well or just break the housing with a hammer.