Replacement Stik Key
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
Replacement Stik Key
What's the big deal with making a stik key? Laser cut? A locksmith quoted me $250 for a stik key with just the chip no fob. And he said he doesn't have the program yet to activate it. Also my dealer doesn't have a machine to cut the new stik key. They didn't even call me back with a price or if they can make one with just a chip no fob so I can store it under the car in case of being locked out. Keypad failed me once on another Ford so that's why.
I can buy one online but who would cut it? Just Locksmiths? Amazing how things have changed. $250 for a spare key. Ford would probably want more.
I can buy one online but who would cut it? Just Locksmiths? Amazing how things have changed. $250 for a spare key. Ford would probably want more.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
I'd like it to start the truck with it. Don't want to leave the active key inside at trailheads,etc. I ordered remote start so I got 2 keyfobs . Yours doesn't have a keyfob to open doors ? So you just got 2 plain stik keys?
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 5,947
Likes: 62
From: in the woods of MA
I always get a 3rd key so I can program a new one if I lose one and am down to 2. There used to be an eBay seller (a locksmith) who would sell you the fob and cut the key if sent them a picture of a ket that as already cut. I couldn't find the seller lat time I got a new vehicle. So I bought the fob, programmed it, but left the left the physical key uncut - that's my spare. If I ever have to use spare as one of my normal use keys I'll switch the physical key into the spare.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
I always get a 3rd key so I can program a new one if I lose one and am down to 2. There used to be an eBay seller (a locksmith) who would sell you the fob and cut the key if sent them a picture of a ket that as already cut. I couldn't find the seller lat time I got a new vehicle. So I bought the fob, programmed it, but left the left the physical key uncut - that's my spare. If I ever have to use spare as one of my normal use keys I'll switch the physical key into the spare.
FTE Community Team
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 1,057
From: Florida
I took the key blanks to a dealer and they cut them for me. One dealer did it for free, another charged $5 per key.
In fact I am picking up me new 2024 450 next week. I will have the dealer cut a spare hard key I have on hand as part of the deal. Then I will use the extra FOBS from my sold 2022 450 and program it to the 2024.
With 2 preprogrammed FOBS you can self program another yourself. If you only have one FOB it requires an expensive trip to the dealer. That is why I always have a 3rd FOB in case I lose one.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
I've bought Factory Key FOBS from https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/ many times. Programming instructions is in your owner's manual under the security section.
I took the key blanks to a dealer and they cut them for me. One dealer did it for free, another charged $5 per key.
In fact I am picking up me new 2024 450 next week. I will have the dealer cut a spare hard key I have on hand as part of the deal. Then I will use the extra FOBS from my sold 2022 450 and program it to the 2024.
With 2 preprogrammed FOBS you can self program another yourself. If you only have one FOB it requires an expensive trip to the dealer. That is why I always have a 3rd FOB in case I lose one.
I took the key blanks to a dealer and they cut them for me. One dealer did it for free, another charged $5 per key.
In fact I am picking up me new 2024 450 next week. I will have the dealer cut a spare hard key I have on hand as part of the deal. Then I will use the extra FOBS from my sold 2022 450 and program it to the 2024.
With 2 preprogrammed FOBS you can self program another yourself. If you only have one FOB it requires an expensive trip to the dealer. That is why I always have a 3rd FOB in case I lose one.
Trending Topics
FTE Community Team
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 1,057
From: Florida
Here is a guy that will cut it for you; https://www.ebay.com/itm/123019073513
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,353
Likes: 4,388
From: SW VA
No, I have 2 fobs (push button start), and the truck also came with a door key...just a plain metal key to unlock the door if the electronics fail.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,353
Likes: 4,388
From: SW VA
A lot of locksmiths can program keys. One I use charges $50.
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 654
Likes: 181
From: Weirton WV
Cross-Country
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 79
Likes: 20
Try another dealer. I've had more than one dealer state they are hesitant to cut aftermarket key blanks because of possible damage to their equipment.
Here is a guy that will cut it for you; https://www.ebay.com/itm/123019073513
Here is a guy that will cut it for you; https://www.ebay.com/itm/123019073513
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1,359
From: NY/Canada border
Check your local Ace Hardware. I just had a key cut and programmed for my 2009 Explorer. About $100. But that isn't a flip key. I think the flip key presents a problem for a lot of places as far as cutting it. They can't get the blade deep enough into their machine.
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 188
I'm checking out Ebay guy now.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 1,359
From: NY/Canada border
I think part of the problem was that an eBay or Amazon seller claimed that I could use this flip key on a 2001 Town Car that I had at the time. Not so.