Lost keys

[Benny Kearns 2]

Hi all,



Hating myself about now. Dropped my keys in the river somewhere. Can't find the spare. And in addition to hating myself, I also find that I hate Ford for charging me to have two new keys................





Life goes on.....

 

[MikeSondra Grossen]

Umm..because its their fault? LOL..

I would be grateful they can make you new ones~



Sondra

 

[Benny Kearns 2]

Yes it is their fault - for charging so much for such a small amount of effort!!!!!! :angry:

 

[MikeSondra Grossen]

Oh i See...you didnt mention cost originally....LOL!

for my future reference, how much were they?

 

[Benny Kearns 2]

It actually was not that bad - considering the avg cost of vehicle repairs....



But condisdering it likely took about 1/2 hour, the $125 fee seemed a bit overkill.....

 

[Gavin Allan]

Yeah, but you got TWO SETS of keys!

 

[mookie]

Hey Benny,

Make sure you NOW buy a third key and program it in case you lose another one.:supercool:



(In case you didn't know, it takes two keys to program a third one. That is so a valet can't cut and program a key from the one they have.)

 

[Benny Kearns 2]

Mookie - good suggestion.



Question, is there a cheaper alternative for the same quality?





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[Kevin Palmer]

You can buy the single key from many outlets and then get it cut anywhere and then program the key yourself.



Our Ford supplier here will probably give you a good price on the key.



If not, they are all over eBay as well...

 

[eric kohring]

any good hardware store should be able to cut and program a new key for around 70 to 80 bucks. The newer programs also eliminate the need for the 2nd key they can do it with one key now. I used to work in a hardware store and am leary of keys bought from a third party usually they are the wrong key.

just my 2 cents

 

[Thomas Rogers]

Cheapest solutions is to get a PATS key for your make/model off a reputable seller on eBay, get it cut at any hardware store, and program yourself using your two, existing keys. Then, stick the new, programmed key in your sock drawer.



Problem solved. Anyone driving off a lot with a new car that uses PATS keys should do this. Costs less than $20 for the spare key.



Of course, for Benny, this means he needs to work with Ford to get two working keys first.



TJR