Hey Guys. I have a 2012 F250 XLT that I just bought. I'd like to have a spare key cut for it but the owner's manual is confusing. Apparently there's a chip inside the key that allows the vehicle to start, but it doesn't mention anything about the locks. What I want is a basic, flat, key that I can put in my wallet in case I lock the keys in the truck or something. Yes, I know I could just carry the second key in my other pocket or something, but I really don't want all that junk in my pockets.
So can I get a spare key cut at the local hardware store to open the doors in an emergency?

Dave

 

Yes....a non chipped regular key can be cut.....it will only open the doors....it will never start the truck unless a chipped key is close to the column. Shops may give you problems about cutting one since it will not operate the ignition. Not sure you can get a blank that is correct since it is a newer vehicle.

 

Thanks for the reply. Yes, lock operation is all I'm interested in. Good point about finding a key blank; I'll have to check that out.
Thanks again!

 

I did this exact thing for my wife's 2005 Expediton. No problem finding a key blank. For my truck I asked the dealer to cut a 3rd key and for an additional clicker and they included them at no cost to me. You may want to ask the dealer if they will give you an additional 1 as a courtesy.