Ford keys, cut and programmed at your car
Ford Key Replacement in Jacksonville, FL
Ford trucks and SUVs are everywhere in Jacksonville, and Ford's PATS immobilizer has gone through four generations since 1996. We Do Locksmith carries the blades, chips and fobs for every one of them and programs at your F-150, Escape or Explorer, including all-keys-lost on the newest 128-bit systems.
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Key types by year
Which Ford key do you have?
| Model years | Key type | What that means for replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Before 1996 | Plain metal key | Cut by code or from the door lock, no programming. Still common on older F-150s and Rangers. |
| 1996 to 2010 (PATS 40-bit) | Transponder key, edge-cut blade | Chip in the head. With two working keys you can add a third yourself; with fewer, we program at the truck. |
| 2011 to 2013 (80-bit PATS) | Transponder key, often a high-security sidewinder blade | Focus, Fiesta, Escape and Fusion moved to the HU101 laser-cut blade. Cut on our mobile machine and programmed on site. |
| 2013 onward (128-bit PATS) | Transponder key or Intelligent Access smart fob | Stronger encryption that needs current programming tools. We do add-a-key and all-keys-lost on site, including the smart fobs on push-to-start trims. |
How Ford key programming works
Ford programming runs through the diagnostic port with a security wait on some years, so the technician plans for a ten-minute timed step on older systems. On 128-bit vehicles we use current tooling that handles the encryption without a dealer visit. All-keys-lost includes cutting the blade from code, programming two keys where Ford requires two to enable the immobilizer, and erasing lost keys.
Things to know before you call about a Ford
- Many Fords need at least two programmed keys for the system to be fully active; if you are down to one, program a second before you lose it and save the all-keys-lost price.
- Ford fobs from 2013 onward are model-year and trim specific; a fob that looks right may be the wrong frequency or button layout and will not pair.
- Older Ford ignitions wear so the key will not turn; a fresh key cut from code often fixes it without an ignition repair.
Pricing for Ford keys
A plain Ford key costs least, a 40-bit chip key a bit more, a laser-cut 128-bit key or Intelligent Access fob the most. All are quoted flat on the phone and made at your vehicle in Jacksonville.
Related help for your Ford
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- Car Lockout: keys locked inside, door opened in minutes without damage.
Reviews
Car key work our customers describe
“Noah was awesome! He was fast and efficient. It took him 15 minutes tops! Thank goodness.”
“Noah was great! Fast, easy to deal with, did my brand new key, whole thing in like 5 min. Would go back again 100 percent!”
“I happened across this company by accident on Google. The tech provided me with a replacement key fob for my car in less than 10 minutes.”
Ford key questions
Can you program a Ford key if I have no keys at all?
Yes. We cut the blade from the code, program the keys the system needs and erase the lost ones, at your truck.
Why does my Ford need two keys programmed?
Ford's PATS system on many models requires two programmed keys before it fully arms. We program both on an all-keys-lost job; if you have one working key, adding a second now is the cheap way to avoid that later.
Do you make Ford smart fobs?
Yes, Intelligent Access fobs for push-to-start Fords are programmed at the car for all US model years.
Lost your Ford key in Jacksonville?
Tell the dispatcher the model and year. You get a flat price and a technician at your car, usually within the hour.