Hi, my 05 came only with one key and 2 FOB'S, the previous owner lost the second key. It is my understanding that you need both keys to self-program a third. What is the least expensive way to get a second key made, is this a dealer thing or can a locksmith service do it? THX

 

Least expensive is to get a blank on eBay, and take it to whichever will charge the least to cut the key and program the chip. You can also buy a machine for a couple k if you want to do the programming yourself.
tom

 

I went to a local locksmith, they cut a key and programed it. You may hear over and over that only the dealership can do this, not so. The locksmith I went to had a small device that he connected to my PCM and programed the key into my Escape. Also had this done on my Ford Fusion.

 

Not just any locksmith has that device, I'd guess.