I had two keys at delivery but lost a set. I don't remember the seller's name but I bought a blank key and a fob from the same guy on ebay for about $30 total. I then paid the dealership about $40 to program it.

$70 sucks but it's better than $125.

 

And that's precisely why I bought a third key on eBay and had my local locksmith cut it. I just consider it a one-time $20 (total) charge ... call insurance, call it piece of mind. I leave it at my folks' house ... just in case.

 

glad I dont have to deal with that BS beings my truck is an XL

 

Doesn't the xl have a transponder key to?

 

Yep. Its part of the PATS. All of the new generation FORDS have gone to this system.

Its actually a good thing. If you are the owner of the vehicle with 2 copies of the key then having a third, fourth, fifth, etc... key made is no problem. This prevents people from renting trucks, having keys made, and then returning to the rental car place after hours and driving off with new cars and trucks. It happens believe me.

Ox

 

Why do you need 2 keys to make more? I have only 1 so what do I do now?

 

According to the manual you will need two programmed keys to make a duplicate that will start the truck. You can have any key cutter cut you a key that will get you in a locked door but to have a key that will comply with the PATS, to start your truck, you will need to have a programmed key. With two programmed keys you can program a blank key yourself.

If you only have 1 programmed key then you will incur the cost of having a FORD dealership/service center program a spare key for you. This is a costly option that may run as high as $150.00.

Ox

 

I have never bought a vehicle myself, my parents bought me my truck for graduation but I agree with GordoPanocho.

I find it hard to believe if getting a 2nd or 3rd key sealed the deal the dealer wouldnt' jump on it....