elrey Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Posting this question for my brother who lives in a different state, so let me say I don't know what the key looks like. He lost the keys to his 2008 F-150. Anyone have any idea what he needs to do to get new ones? One dealer told me they only carry keys dating 6 years back, that the best option was to call an automotive locksmith. Another dealer told me to tow it in, they'd have to cut keys for it and reprogram the keys. Cost would be $190 plus tax. Anyone know if this sounds right? Or is there another option? Thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 The dealer (or a locksmith with an IDS) has to cut and program new keys. No way around that. $190 sounds about right and you're much better off with a dealer than a locksmith due to the IDS requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamLyth Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Yes you are right, locksmith cut that key and program it for $120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Ford DOES NOT have keycodes older than 10 years. Locksmith is gonna be cheapest, but beware, they often use cheap or "cloned" keys that can cause issues down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impretzle Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 What is the average rate for dealers to program a key? I bought a new one off Ebay and haven't had a chance for the dealer to get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFords Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I bought some keys off eBay and used the FORSCAN software to actually program my keys for our 2004 Mustang a while back. It actually worked! Just had to get the key pattern cut. It is a process that takes a few minutes, though, and you have to be willing to take a chance and possibily have to clear the keys from the car computer. I haven't tried it on a newer Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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