Ford Fairmont 1998 Problems

If the key is lost forever, you can obtain a new key. But you will need to use either a Ford dealership of an automotive locksmith to have the replacement cut and coded to suit the car. You’ll also need to provide proof of ownership (registration papers or insurance policy) and the car’s VIN.

You can buy blank keys online, but any locksmith will also be able to provide the new blank as part of the service.

Even though the car isn’t moving, putting it in gear, does place some load on the engine. The rule of thumb is that a miss under load will be ignition related. These engines are well known for failing coil-packs which, essentially, provide the spark for the engine. If these aren’t operating correctly, a miss can certainly be one symptom.

But a better approach would be to have the car scanned electronically. At that point, the car’s own computer will very possibly throw up the answer to what ails it. That will save you a lot of time and money changing parts that were not the problem in the first place.