2023 Key FOB (keyless ignition)

[PapaRed]

What is the standard for newly delivered trucks? One FOB or Two?

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[Exranger]

What is the standard for newly delivered trucks? One FOB or Two?

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[PapaRed]

Thank you, sir.

 

[PapaRed]

Don't lose a key fob!! Found out this morning replacements are ~ $500! $90 just to reprogram a replacement. Independent locksmiths told me thay are not authorized to reprogram keyless Ford fobs. Only Ford Dealers!?!

 

[ClemsonU88]

Also, if the key ever breaks off your FOB, if your FOB is broken, or you have a one-piece key (older cars) with a chip in the head that breaks, don't throw it away. A locksmith may be able to use what's left to keep you from buying a whole new key/FOB set.

A locksmith told me that a while ago when I had to buy a new key for a 2010 Camry I had.

 

[UberGadgetFreak]

I thought about that and what I did was get some aftermarket key+fobs off amazon (This one since its a match on the key part # for my 22 Mav Key Fob, but mine is the Lariat w/ pushbutton). My dealership will cut the blade only for $45.

And since I already have 2 keys, its easy to program:
1. Put factory fob #1 in the notch inside the center console at the bottom (remove felt if needed)
2. turn the vehicle on (not crank it)
3. count 5 seconds.
4. Remove the fob
5. turn off the vehicle
6. Put factory fob #2 in the notch inside the center console at the bottom
7. turn the vehicle on (not crank it)
8. count 5 seconds.
9. Remove the fob
10. turn off the vehicle
11. Put New Fob in the notch inside the center console at the bottom
12. press and HOLD the Start button for 5 seconds.
13. You should see "Key Fob Programmed" appear on the dash.

So for less than $100, I have a 3rd fob handy. It doesn't have the Ford logo on the back, but otherwise looks, feels, and works identical to the factory one.

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