[the_rooster]

I just picked up a 02 ranger and i went to get another key and the dealer said it was 150 for the key, now i got another for my 96gt and it was 70. what gives?

[timeless2]

PATS is in play. The keys are chipped for the ignition system.

[98E9GT]

Thats crazy, PATS key, cut and programmed is 80 at my dealer. At Ace Hardware they only want 35 for a programmed key, but it doesnt have the ford logo.

[the_rooster]

Thanks i thought that was high. What was that key from ace for? and did it work?

[Steve491]

It depends on how many working keys you have right now. If you have 2 working PATS keys just buy one on Ebay, have it cut and you can program it yourself, $25 total. If you only have one working key that could be costly and involve a locksmith that does automotive work.

[flstang65]

wally world can do them for like 50 i think

[svttech76]

it's much easier if you have two working keys. With 1 key you have to program with a scan tool such as the IDS,PDS or WDS if any ford dealer still has one of those relics.


I am not sure what the locksmiths or other places use to program them.

BTW 150 is high.. the only keys I can see being that much is the new keys with the built in fob such as the ones on the fusion and edge.