Hey guys wanted to know if my 2001 xlt 5.4 has a chip in the key or can I just go have one made? I know my moms truck had this and if effed her keys up.....thanks in advance!

 

My 2000 has a chip key, more than likely the 2001 does too.

 

You can have one made. It just will not start the truck.
Hide it somewhere, at least you can open the door and
get out of the rain.

 

It is a chipped key. If you have one that works in your vehicle a copy can be made for about $100 from a dealer , but now some key kiosk can cut them as well. If you have 2 keys that work you can make your own copies but be careful if screwed up could be a trip to the dealers for about $400.

 

Yep, the 01 is chipped. You need two working chipped keys to make a third on your own. If you only have one, the dealer must do it.

 

I bought 2 blank keys on ebay for $25.00 and my local dealer programed them and cut them for $45.00. so now I have three. I then got another spare made at a local key shop for $22.00 and was able to program myself

 

If your key has a "S" stamped in it just under the plastic head then it is a "chipped" key. I've posted several times about key replacement in other places. The latest was here; https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...2003-f150.html