That sucks, mine was new.

 

Laugh it up... You are the one who posted the site and suggested we buy our keys there... Are you not the one who refers people to to VMP? Thanks...

 

At least he's fixing the problem. I swear my key is brand new. I'm laughing it up for that very reason. Figures ...

 

You have to expect that I would give you a little chit...since you laughed at us. I figure that I could have laid into ya, but I believe you posted it with the best of intentions. I damn sure better get a new key, mine had rust on it and was stratched

 

That's crazy. My key had a little sticker residue on it but I wiped it off with my thumb. That was all that was "wrong" with mine. I'm sure he's going to take care of it for you.

 

Mine looked like it had been used for a year. The weird part was...it was a blank He is sending a new one to rectify the screw up. The key was also outa kilter with the remote part (wasn't straight)

 

Yeah, there's a way to replace the metal part I believe. The front of my key looked new, but that battery cover fit loosely and was pretty beat up. Hopefully my "new" one will be coming today or tomorrow.

 

Got my new key...Looks new! Even has a sticker that says only to be removed by purchaser....

 

Damn you! I'm still waiting for mine.
I better get it today. I'm sure it got to Dallas before it got to Florida on it's way from California. I guess he probably shipped them the same day. Glad to hear that it's a new one though.

 

Now, I gotta figure out how to get the remote to work....

 

has anyone had luck programming/cutting this key to work for a 04 new body style f150 fx4? i want to get it but when i called the dealership and asked if it would work they said no. i also contacted some of the sellers on ebay that are selling the key and they all said no also? any help would be great, thanks.

 

Cutting works...still trying to figure out the programming of the remote.

 

so your key starts the ignition fine? the programming your still trying to fix is the door locks?

 

It's quite easy. It's in the owners manual, I can't remember which page off the top of my haed though. I'll post it later if you don't find it.
You need to cycle the key 8 times from the 1 to 3 position, and then press one button on each remote.
I programmed the used key I got just to see if it worked, and it did. Now I just need to get my new one (it better be waiting in my mailbox) and go get it cut and I'll be happy as a .

EDIT: you also need to have ALL of your remotes with you, because when you program a new it's like you rest them, so you need to have them all with you and press a button on all of them so that they will all work. It took me a couple of times to get it right.

 

if you wouldnt mind would you post detailed instructions on how to program it