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Hope this clears things up. If you have any questions, please ask.

 

Nice write up.

I can say, I have bought many MANY PATS keys from ebay over the past years. Typically I take the blank key to sears and they cut it for a buck or two. It's always good to have several extra keys on hand.

 

When I buy a new Ford, one of the first things I do is purchase several extra PATS keys off ebay and get them programmed as soon as possible. Since I keep extra keys for my vehicles in several locations, I generally cut the maximum number of keys allowed by Ford and get it over with.

(IE -- I keep a key for each vehicle at my in-laws house in case I ever lock the keys in the car while I'm there or in case I get locked out somewhere locally so they can just grab the set of keys from their place and come help me out.)

I usually use one of the newly cut keys as my "daily" key, and keep the original factory keys in a safe place so I never run into a situation where I can't easily reprogram a replacement key if I need one.

FWIW -- my local Wal-Mart has always been happy to cut my PATS keys for free on their machine, as long as I understand that if they cut it wrong, it's my problem and not theirs. It's never been a problem, as every key has been cut just fine.

 

So if the Fusion Key works, does this mean this one will too?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories

Also, does the Fusion key only work with certain years? I have the 04 NBS

 

If it has a transponder, which that key/link does, it will work. Fusion keys work with 05-08's, not sure about any other years but the 04's seem to be the same as 05-08's.

 

Can anyone confirm this flip keys works ? Not a bad looking key if so I might try one

Thanks !

 

My son lost one of the originals so now I just have the one. I havent really tried to hard to replace it due to having the exterior key pad, but now that I see how it all works, I might get a spare and take it to the dealer. Just so I understand Step 3A would work up to 6 more times if all I were to have was one original and one new key from the dealer? And Ebay, what a wonderful thing, right up there with Craigslist IMO, this forum and a repair manual, and oh yeah the floral store for when I mess up with the wife, but that's a whole different subject!

 

I plan on doing the flip key. I gotta get a new key made when I get home to do it though, since I only have 1.

 

that key should work. I know alot of the Mustang guys use those keys...and the Fusion key works in their cars as well. I use one in my Stang.


all 2004-2010 F-150's have the same PATS system and clicker system.



While that key will work, I suggest you shop around a bit more. I've seen that style go from $35-50 shipped. That particular seller is asking $50 + $10 shipping. A bit overpriced IMO.

 

thanks for the advice on the price! I've never really used ebay, never trusted it. Is that where everyone else finds these? Or is there a specific store/seller that has them?

 

Looks like the 04 up key is compatiable, but the 03 back is not. I did some searchingb and everything I could find listed 99 to 03, and 04 Heritage F150, and 99 to 03 Expedition Keys. Then 04 up. I did find a folding key/ remote for the early models, however it only works on vehicles with flat ignition switch. If it has teh raised area around key, it will not work.

 

Sorry to dredge up an old thread but I figured it'd be better than starting a whole new one.

I just purchased my '08 XLT not long ago and unfortunately it only came w/1 key and 1 remote.

If I'm understanding the OP correctly, my best bet is to purchase a PATS key from eBay and then suck it up and pay a dealer to program it?

If so, here are 2 more follow up questions:

1) could I buy a Fusion key to have cut and programmed?
2) after they program the spare, I should be able to buy further keys, cut them and then program them myself correct?

 

Bueller?