Spare Key on eBay
Freshman User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
Steve
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, CA
When I bought my Ex, only had one key fob. I bought one here: eBay Seller: keyfobs2006: Parts Accessories, eBay Motors items on eBay.com and it worked great! less than 5 minutes to program, and less than $15.00 total!!! Dealer wanted $80.00!
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: san diego
I have 2 remotes but only 1 key. Are you saying the key itself has to be programmed? Or just the remote? If only the remote than I should be OK. Can you clarify and thanks for the advice.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, CA
New User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
If you have only one key, you need to go to the dealer to have second programmed. You can also go to some locksmiths that have the equipment to do it. They are cheaper than the dealer.
If you have two keys, you can program a third key on your own with out taking it to the stealership.
If you have only one remote, you can program as many as you like.
Directions for both procedures are in your owners manuel or you can find them on line with a easy search.
I have purchased multiple keys and remotes from Ebay. They work just fine, and are much cheaper than the stealerships.
Hope this helps.
If you have two keys, you can program a third key on your own with out taking it to the stealership.
If you have only one remote, you can program as many as you like.
Directions for both procedures are in your owners manuel or you can find them on line with a easy search.
I have purchased multiple keys and remotes from Ebay. They work just fine, and are much cheaper than the stealerships.
Hope this helps.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: san diego
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / Worst Features Of The 2025+ Ford Expedition
Brett Foote
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition
Joe Kucinski
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
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
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 4
For any Excursion owner that currently has two keys, you may think this subject doesn't apply to you. But it does..... indirectly.
If you have 2 keys right now..... I strongly suggest you buy 2 more off eBaY, have them cut at your local key shop, and program them yourselves while you can (takes 2 keys to program #3 and #4 keys). This way you don't need to visit Ford once you lose one of your current two keys.
I have 4 keys to my Excursion after having done this.
If you have 2 keys right now..... I strongly suggest you buy 2 more off eBaY, have them cut at your local key shop, and program them yourselves while you can (takes 2 keys to program #3 and #4 keys). This way you don't need to visit Ford once you lose one of your current two keys.
I have 4 keys to my Excursion after having done this.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 4
you can't program them then. Ford has to do it if you only have one working key.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 4
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds).
programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds).
2. Turn ignition to 1 (OFF) then 2 (ACC) and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 1 (OFF) then 2 (ACC) and remove the second coded key from the ignition.
5. Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds). This step will program your new key to a coded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.
