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Ford Mustang Key Fob Replacement
Lost the key or need a spare fob for your Ford Mustang? A mobile locksmith comes to you and programs it on-site, same day, well under dealer pricing.
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Apex Locksmith Pros · Same-day service
Ford keys & fobs
Mustang
- Years
- 2010-2022
- Generations
- 2
- FCC IDs
- 2
Locked out of your Ford Mustang or down to one key? We're a mobile auto locksmith based in McKinney that cuts and programs Mustang keys and fobs on-site by your VIN, same day during business hours, and we come to you in McKinney or a nearby city we serve. 2010-2014 Mustangs use a remote-head key, while 2015-2022 cars run a proximity smart fob that has to be paired to the immobilizer. Apex Locksmith Pros gives you the flat total on the phone before dispatch, with no call-out fee and no tow.
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Mustang FCC IDsSecond Car Key, Same Visit
The tech is already at your car, so a spare cut on the spot runs half price.
Code KEY50
One coupon per job, offers don't stack. Mention the code on the phone and the dispatcher applies it to your flat quote.
What Key Does the Ford Mustang Use?
Which key your Mustang uses depends on the year. Older Mustangs (mid-2000s through about 2014) run a transponder key with a 4D-style Ford chip in the head and a traditional cut blade, often the 3-button remote-head key that combines the blade and fob buttons in one piece. From roughly 2015 on, the S550 generation moved to push-to-start trim with a proximity (smart) fob, while base models kept a bladed transponder key. The current S650 Mustang uses a proximity fob across the lineup. Every one of these needs the key or fob married to the car's PATS immobilizer through the OBD port, and proximity fobs also have to be paired so the car recognizes them for entry and push-button start. We pull your VIN, cut the correct blade or emergency insert, and program the transponder or smart fob on the spot.
The most common Mustang call
A very common one on the remote-head Mustang keys: the rubber button pad wears out, so lock/unlock stops responding even though the key still starts the car. People assume the fob is dead and order a whole new one, but often it's just the worn shell or a dead coin-cell battery inside. We can re-shell the key and move your working transponder chip over, or swap the CR2032-style battery, so you keep a programmed key without paying for a full replacement. The other frequent call is a one-key Mustang where the owner lost the spare; we cut and program a second key by VIN so you're not stranded if the only one walks off.
Ford Mustang Key Fob FCC IDs
Flip your fob over: the FCC ID is printed on the back of the case. Find it below, or just read it to our dispatcher. It tells us the exact remote your Ford Mustang takes before the van rolls out.
| Years | Key type | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 | Remote-head key | CWTWB1U793 |
| 2015-2022 | Proximity smart fob | M3N-A2C31243300 |
Trim and market can change the fob, and several IDs often fit one model year. We confirm the exact part by VIN on every job, so a mismatched guess never reaches your driveway.
Not sure if yours is a transponder key, flip remote or smart fob? Our car key types guide shows every kind with photos.
How We Make a Mustang Key at Your Car
Four steps, all at your location. You know the flat total before a tech is sent.
- 1
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.
- 2
We come to your car
A mobile tech drives to your driveway, office lot or parking garage. No tow to the dealer.
- 3
Cut to your VIN
The key code is decoded from your VIN and the blade is cut to match your doors and ignition.
- 4
Programmed and tested
The chip or fob is programmed to the immobilizer and tested on the Mustang before the tech leaves.
Ford Mustang 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.
What Do Ford Mustang Owners Ask?
Straight answers for Ford Mustang owners in McKinney and nearby cities: which key your car uses, what to have ready and how on-site programming works.
Yes. If you've lost all keys, we generate the cut from your VIN and program a fresh transponder key or proximity fob to your car's PATS system. It takes longer than adding a spare because the immobilizer has to be reset, but we handle the whole job at your location.
It depends on the trim. Push-to-start Mustangs use a proximity (smart) fob that has to be paired for keyless entry and push-button start. Lower trims with a turn ignition use a bladed transponder key. Smart fobs cost more than a basic transponder key, so we confirm which one your car takes off the VIN before we quote.
It varies by year and key type. Transponder and remote-head keys are on the lower end, and proximity smart fobs run higher. Most jobs land well below dealer pricing, and you skip the tow since we program everything in your driveway. We give you the exact number for your VIN before any work starts.
Happy to. The 2015 S550 cars split by trim: push-to-start GTs take a proximity smart fob, base cars a bladed transponder key, and we program both at the car. The older 2005-2014 remote-head keys and the current S650 fobs are covered the same way. Year plus VIN tells us exactly which blank rides along.
It depends on the year. 2010-2014 Ford Mustang: CWTWB1U793; 2015-2022 Ford Mustang: M3N-A2C31243300. The ID is printed on the back of your fob case. Trim and market can change it, so we confirm the exact part by VIN before the van rolls out.
Deciding where to go? Dealer, AutoZone or locksmith? compares cost, wait and what each one can program.
Question about your Ford Mustang key not answered here? Call or text us and we will answer it.
Ford Mustang Key Service Near You
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.