No keys, how to start?

[slmdrngr]

Well, unfortunately, while i was mowing today, my keys ended up in the yard and my mower ate them/threw them everywhere, i found some of my more important keys, got the one that opens my door, but have not been able to find my ignition key...does anybody know a way i could get my ex to start without it? i wont be able to get an ignition cylinder till at least Friday and i gotta drive to work, but only two days this week. Its a 96 4.0 OHV. I know it's a long shot but i figure maybe somebody might know something or a way i can get this to work temporarily lol.

 

[budwich]

isn't it the same key???? my door and ignition are the same on all my fords (escape and explorer).

 

[slmdrngr]

Not on mine, i have a separate door and ignition key, one looks a little longer than the other, cant remember which, i thought i should have just one also, but i bought it three years ago and just been using both with no problems till earlier this evening.

 

[Blee1099]

96 should share the same key for the door and ignition. Best bet is to get a locksmith to cut you a key

 

[slmdrngr]

That's what i figured, but it had 260k on it when i got it, so it probably was replaced at some point before i got it, anybody know what it would cost to get a new key? I'm kinda broke until Thursday night lol Thanks for all the help so far guys.

 

[shadowless127]

it was probably re-keyed at some point.