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Ford Car Key Replacement & Key Fobs
Locked out of your F-150 or lost the only fob to your Explorer? We program and cut Ford keys and fobs right in your driveway anywhere in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, same day.
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- Key types
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- FCC IDs
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Ford key replacement is a driveway job with Apex Locksmith Pros, a mobile locksmith based in McKinney and serving nearby cities in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties. Older Focus, Fusion and base Escape models use a transponder key that has to be programmed to Ford's PATS anti-theft system, many Fords carry a flip key or remote-head fob with a laser-cut blade, and newer F-150, Explorer, Edge and Mustang trims use a push-to-start proximity fob. We decode the key from your VIN, cut the blade, program the chip or fob to the truck or car and check that it starts. You hear the flat total before dispatch, with no call-out fee, and most Ford calls are handled the same day.
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See Ford modelsWhat Keys Do Ford Vehicles Use?
Ford's key tech depends on the model and year. Older Focus, Fusion, and base Escape models use a transponder chip in the key head paired with a cut blade, and many of those run Ford's 80-bit or 128-bit encryption that has to be programmed to the car's PATS anti-theft system. Newer F-150, Explorer, Edge, and the Mustang moved to proximity (push-to-start) smart fobs that talk to the vehicle wirelessly and let you start with the button. A lot of Ford fobs are flip-key or remote-head style, where the chip, remote buttons, and a fold-out laser-cut (sidewinder) blade all live in one unit. We carry blanks and programmers for both the older transponder setups and the proximity fobs, so we match what your specific Ford uses instead of guessing.
Remote-head key
Blade, chip and lock/unlock buttons in one key head, cut and programmed as a single unit.
Smart / proximity fob
Stays in your pocket for push-button start. Most carry a hidden emergency blade for the door.
Lost every Ford key?
Lost every key to your Ford and have no spare? That's a normal call for us, not a dealer-only job. We pull your key code by VIN, cut a fresh blade to match your ignition or door, and program the new fob or transponder to your Ford's PATS system on-site. For proximity push-to-start Fords, lost-all-keys can mean a longer programming sequence and sometimes a security wait built into the module, so we plan for that up front. You don't need the original key in hand. We just need the vehicle, your photo ID, and proof it's yours, and we do the whole thing in your driveway or a parking lot.
Second Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
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One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
Ford Models We Cover
Key and fob replacement for popular Ford models, on-site in McKinney, Plano, Frisco and nearby cities.
- FordF-1502011-2020Remote-headSmart fob
- FordExplorer2011-2023Smart fob
- FordMustang2010-2022Remote-headSmart fob
- FordEscape2013-2019Remote-headSmart fob
- FordFocus2012-2018Remote-head
- FordFusion2013-2020Remote-headSmart fob
- FordEdge2011-2020Smart fob
Ford key types and FCC IDs by year
The FCC ID is printed on the back of your fob. Match it here, or read it to the dispatcher on the call.
| Model | Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2011-2014 | Remote-head key | CWTWB1U793 |
| Ford F-150 | 2015-2020 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C31243300 |
| Ford Explorer | 2011-2019 | Proximity smart fob | M3N5WY8609 |
| Ford Explorer | 2020-2023 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C93142600 |
| Ford Mustang | 2010-2014 | Remote-head key | CWTWB1U793 |
| Ford Mustang | 2015-2022 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C31243300 |
| Ford Escape | 2013-2019 | Remote-head key | N5F-A08TAA |
| Ford Escape | 2013-2019 | Proximity smart fob (Titanium / SEL) | M3N5WY8609 |
| Ford Focus | 2012-2018 | Remote-head key | N5F-A08TAA |
| Ford Fusion | 2013-2016 | Remote-head key (base trims) | N5F-A08TAA |
| Ford Fusion | 2013-2020 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C31243300 |
| Ford Edge | 2011-2014 | Proximity smart fob | M3N5WY8609 |
| Ford Edge | 2015-2020 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C31243300 |
Not sure which key your Ford takes? Call with the year and model and we will tell you.
Ford Key Work, Photographed on the Job
Photos our techs took on Ford key jobs. Plates are blurred; dates and cities are not shown.
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Four steps, all at your car. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
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Call with year and model
Tell us what you drive and whether a working key is left. You hear the flat total before anyone is sent.
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We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
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Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
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Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the car before the tech leaves.
Ford key prices
Flat quote before dispatchSpare key
You still have a working key
From$119+
Key or fob programming
Programmed to your car on-site
From$129+
All keys lost
No key at all, built from your VIN
From$129+
Every job includes
- Key or fob cut to your VIN
- Programmed & tested on-site
- Mobile: we come to your car
- Flat total quoted before dispatch
Prices are starting points. Proximity and push-to-start smart fobs cost more than a basic chip key, and the exact flat total comes with your VIN on the call, before any work.
Ford Keys for Fleets, Dealers and Companies
Run Ford vehicles for your business? We cut and program keys where the vehicles are parked in McKinney and nearby cities, quote each vehicle as a flat total your company approves first, invoice the business and send a W-9 and certificate of insurance on request. No call-out fee.
Dealerships & fleets
Trade-ins with no key, spares for the lot and fobs for work vehicles. Several vehicles go on one written estimate.
Fleet and dealer keysYour home locks
Same licensed team for rekeys, lock changes and smart lock installs at your house.
Residential locksmithYour business locks
Master key systems, access control, panic bars and commercial door repair, invoiced to the company.
Commercial locksmithWhy Choose Us
Locked out is stressful enough. Here's why neighbors in McKinney and nearby cities call us first.
Licensed Company
Texas locksmith company license #B31197901 (DPS Private Security Bureau), insured. You deal with Apex directly, not a call center.
Transparent Upfront Pricing
You get a flat quote before any work starts. No call-out games, no surprise add-ons.
Same-Day Service
A mobile tech comes to your car, home or business the same day, seven days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM.
No Call-Out Fee
You pay for the job, not the trip. The flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out.
What Do Ford Owners Ask About Keys?
Straight answers for Ford drivers in McKinney and nearby cities: key types, what to have ready, on-site programming and how the price is set.
Proximity fobs for push-to-start F-150 and Explorer trims cost more than a basic transponder key. The dispatcher quotes one flat total before anyone is sent.
Yes. We pull the key code from your VIN, cut a fresh blade and program the new key or fob to PATS in your driveway. On some push-to-start Fords the security module adds a built-in wait during all-keys-lost programming, and we plan for it up front.
Both. Flip keys and remote-head fobs hold the chip, buttons and a laser-cut blade in one unit, while newer F-150, Explorer, Edge and Mustang trims use a proximity fob. We carry blanks and programmers for both and match the type to your VIN.
A key that is only cut will turn the lock but not start the engine. The chip has to be programmed to Ford's PATS system first. We do the cutting and the programming at your vehicle in one visit.
Wherever the vehicle is parked. We cover Plano, Richardson, McKinney, Carrollton and the other nearby cities we serve, open daily 8 AM to 8 PM, and most Ford keys are done the same day.
No. A Ford key fob can be programmed by a locksmith with dealer-level equipment, and it works the same as one programmed at the dealership. The dealer usually needs the car on its lot, which means a tow when all keys are lost. We do it on-site, at your car, and the flat total is quoted on the phone before anyone drives out. See how the two compare on our locksmith vs dealer page.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
Ford Key Service in McKinney and Nearby Cities
Locked out in McKinney? We come to you today.
Licensed, upfront, and on call daily 8 AM–8 PM in McKinney and nearby cities. One quick call and a tech is on the way.