O.K., stupid me lost my spare key for my 2000 F-150 a few months ago. My owner's manual states that in order to program a new key, you need TWO existing keys. However, I only have ONE key right now, so the owner's manual says that I need to have the dealer program a new SECOND key.

Does anyone know of a way to program a new key if you only have ONE keys to start with?

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VENOM 99

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• BedRug
• Alpine CDM-7857 CD/Receiver
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the owner's manual is correct in that u can only reprogramm and additional key if you have two already programmed keys, you will have to go to the dealer, should be about .5 hr to reprogramm additional key.

 

Take your checkbook. It's about 60-80 bucks to get it programmed. You might as well get a 3rd one cut while you're there. Then you can program it later and save some money.

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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N
WMS Velocity Tube
Gibson Sweptside

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU
Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front)
Blaupunkt PCxp573s(Rear)

Radio-delay mod

Other Enhancements:
Extang Black Max Tonneau Cover

 

Impossible to program a new key with only one original. I've programmed several myself and you must have two keys to program a blank.



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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Superchip, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55 rear, class III towing package with super engine cooling/auxiliary transmission cooling HD package, Heavy duty shocks, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, factory leather wrapped steering wheel, FORD bedliner, FORD black tubular cab steps, K&N air filter, mar-hyde rubberized undercoating, Modine climate filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 oil, build 7/2000

 

Thanks a bunch for all the replies!!! I can understand the security reason for mandating 2 keys, but it is kind of an inconvenience. I've always carried ONE spare key around, but I guess with this truck, I'll keep TWO spares around instead (just wish I would have known that when I bought the truck).

Thanks again!!!

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VENOM 99

• Y2K F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4
• 5.4L, 4R70W, 3.55LS ORP, Trailer Tow
• Extang BlackMax tonneau
• BedRug
• Alpine CDM-7857 CD/Receiver
• Cobra 18 WX ST Weatherband CB Radio
• envious of those with the chrome steel 5-spoke factory wheels

www.students.uiuc.edu/~cellariu

 

VENOM 99
I was able to get some extra key blanks off ebay for 8.00 a piece. Ended up getting 6 in all at that price, 2 for me and 2 each for my buddies. If you need a spare key this is a cheaper route to look for than dealer cost ones. You will still have to have the dealer program it though with only 1 existing key
We had no problem with programming any of the 6 keys when we got them, all we had to do is get them cut

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2000 F150 SC, XLT, Bright Red/Silver 4x2,Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS,CD, sliding rear window, Tow package,Captains chairs,Remote Entry, Ford Bedliner, molded splash guards,Stainless step bars and bed rails.
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