Originally Posted by IslandBlueV10

Okay I have my 2001 F-250, then about 1-1/2 years ago I bought a 2006 Focus. Well one day by mistake I put my truck key in the Focus and turned the ignition. The car would not start since the Focus needs a chipped key. That is when I realized I used the wrong key, then I thought it was funny my F-250 key fit and turned the ignition. Since then I tried the Focus key in my truck but it will not work. Now the truck key works in the ignition and door/trunk lock on the Focus.

Now my question. Why can't I get a chipped key for the Focus, but have it cut for my F-250? Thus only carrying 1 key for both vehicles.


I went to a local key place but they wanted $80 for a chipped key. I thought that was a little expensive for an experiment. I just found a chipped key blank on Amazon for $10. I think I will order one of those for my experiment.


Just kind of thought it was funny.

Originally Posted by DJRAAL

Go to Walmart they charge a lot less for chipped key. when we had ours done it was around 30.00 bucks

Originally Posted by projectSHO89

Walmart's "chipped" keys are clones. Fine if you need a spare, not so fine later on if certain things happen.

Se this recent thread for an extended discussion, no need to repeat it here. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-for-pats.html