keys

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 31, 2009 | 09:43 PM

tehwarrior

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 11

Likes: 0

keys

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!

Mar 31, 2009 | 10:03 PM

chapinjohn

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 52

Likes: 0

From: Chapin SC

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

Mar 31, 2009 | 10:04 PM

chapinjohn

Junior User

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 52

Likes: 0

From: Chapin SC

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.

Mar 31, 2009 | 11:23 PM

bigralso

New User

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 20

Likes: 0

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.

Apr 1, 2009 | 04:49 PM

LxMan1

Moderator

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 22,436

Likes: 17

From: Louisville,Ky.

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.

Apr 1, 2009 | 09:06 PM

coatit

Senior User

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 126

Likes: 0

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

Apr 2, 2009 | 06:07 AM

shorebird

Hotshot

Joined: Feb 2003

Posts: 11,537

Likes: 27

From: Long Beach, Ms.

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