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i had recently posted a topic in which i had lost my all my keys to my 2000 f-250 crewcab long bed 4x4. this is an update and also new information on what i found out. well i called two ford dealerships in my area and i told them the problem that i had, which is i had lost all my keys to my truck. they both told me that i would have to bring my truck in to the shop to have the pass key to reprogram something. then i told them how am i supposed to get my truck there when i cant even start it since i dont have a key and they were really rude and where like i guess you'll have to get it towed. so i called a couple of tow services and they both told me they would tow a vehicle without getting it in neutral. so now im stuck and i dont know how to get it into neutral without un hooking the driveshaft. does anyone know if ford would send out a tech to my house. thanks
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They're full of it. They'll just have to tow it backwards as long as your hub are unlocked. They can also put it on a flatbed... Think about how many cars and trucks get towed for being illegally parked. Think they're in neutral? I thought the dealer was also able to make a key off your VIN if you can prove the truck is yours?
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Years ago I had a key made for my wife's (at the time girlfriend's) Chevy. Cost $30 since they had to look it up and whatnot, but they did it. They didn't need the truck or anything. I really don't see why they would need the truck since it's not one of those chipped keys.
Some of the guys in the other thread recommended a bonded locksmith. I'd try that.
Or call another Ford dealer.
-Jay
Some of the guys in the other thread recommended a bonded locksmith. I'd try that.
Or call another Ford dealer.
-Jay
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Oh maybe it is.. My boss has an '05 King Ranch, and before that a '00 Lariat CC and neither of his keys were chipped so I assumed none of them were... You know what happens when you assume. 
-Jay
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I have a 00 Superduty and it has something in the key. I can see the circle in the shaft where the chip is. Same setup as my 99 Expy.
Either way- screw that dealer and either call another dealer or call a locksmith. From my experience, the locksmith is usually a better deal.
Either way- screw that dealer and either call another dealer or call a locksmith. From my experience, the locksmith is usually a better deal.
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Your key should have a chip in it. If you get a spare key made up at a hardware store or locksmith, it will only get you in the door... which is good if you only locked your keys in the truck. But without the chip, it's to my understanding the truck will not start, but it should be able to turn the key and get it into nuetral. It is far more expensive to get a key made up with a chip in it. I was quoted $75. Look into what CyberJay suggested.
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well the truck is at the shop. i tried to call all the locksmiths in my area and none of them could acually make a key with a chip in it. all they could do is a door key. i ended up having it towed to the local ford dealership. i had to unhook the driveshaft for it to be towed. the dealership told me my cost would be 24.95 for the keys, which you have to buy two of them, and then $75 for labor. the best part of this whole mess is seeing the ford powerstroke tow truck almost being lifted off the ground by my truck. thanks for all the help.
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I had a spare made for my 03' SD and the stealer told me that super dutys don't come with a chip in the key. It cost me $2 but I did have an original to go from. Secondly you need to call a better tow company. If they cant tow it backwards they will place dollys under the rear tires and away they go. I use to hang around with a guy who owns a 35 truck salvage/wrecker company. If they can get to one end of it they can move it.
Good Luck!!!
Good Luck!!!
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Even if it is chipped, have a dealer make the key off of the Vin. Open the doors and turn the key in the ignition to get it into neutral. Have the tow truck company come out and get it. When it gets back to Ford they can program it. Either this or go to another Ford Dealer. My BMW had a chip in it that had to be ordered. They did not need anything but the Vin.
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This is a good lesson.
If you have your original two keys...have your dealer cut one for your truck. Once in your truck, you can program it to use this additional key. But again...you need to have two working keys already. This is done by a sequence of putting your original keys in the ignition and then the new key..while you sit in the driver's seat.
I did this in my Cobra, and i think the instructions were in the manual on how to do it. Sure beats paying the dealer $75 to program a key.
If you have your original two keys...have your dealer cut one for your truck. Once in your truck, you can program it to use this additional key. But again...you need to have two working keys already. This is done by a sequence of putting your original keys in the ignition and then the new key..while you sit in the driver's seat.
I did this in my Cobra, and i think the instructions were in the manual on how to do it. Sure beats paying the dealer $75 to program a key.
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1) The only record of the orignal key code would be at the dealer that sold the truck new. No one else, including Ford, has this info on record, nor do they have access to it. Even then, the original dealer would have to have logged the info somewhere in their records; it's not automatic.
2) 1999-2005 Super-Duty trucks DO NOT have a chip in the key- it's just a standard key, about 2 bucks, and it doesn't need to be programmed to work. Your dealer owes you a large refund, as you do not have to get 2 keys (although it's wise), and there should have been no charge beyond the cost of a standard key.
2) 1999-2005 Super-Duty trucks DO NOT have a chip in the key- it's just a standard key, about 2 bucks, and it doesn't need to be programmed to work. Your dealer owes you a large refund, as you do not have to get 2 keys (although it's wise), and there should have been no charge beyond the cost of a standard key.
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I'm just asking this to be sure so please don't be offended... are you 100% sure of this?
I've been told otherwise but if you're a Ford mechanic or of the likes, then I'll trust you. And if this is true then I'm sorry for my above response that was inaccurate. I got a discount on my insurance because that chipped key is considered theft prevention. Atleast the full of crap dealer got me something good out of it.
I'm just asking this to be sure so please don't be offended... are you 100% sure of this?
I've been told otherwise but if you're a Ford mechanic or of the likes, then I'll trust you. And if this is true then I'm sorry for my above response that was inaccurate. I got a discount on my insurance because that chipped key is considered theft prevention. Atleast the full of crap dealer got me something good out of it.