Replacement Key - BLADE ONLY ???

[N1KAW]

To be fair, it was a reply from MOE7 in Ohio that turned me on to that key company. I did as he suggested; Order the blanks and compared them to the original. Perfect match, other than the 'head'.

Its these little frustrating things that make you want to do a 'dope slap'. I swear, I spent hours over weeks to try to find a simple solution. I really do love most everything about my truck. But the 14 lbs, watermellon-sized keyfob is a little surprising, seeing at a tiny fitness ring has enough computer processing power and sensors to take a rocket to Mars and back.

Anyway.............

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[BringBackTheKeyPad]

Hello BRINGBACKTHEKEYBAD. Apologies for the delay. I wanted to look up the original part numbers/vendors from July 2024.

YES, I was able to resolve this, but it took some work. With NO support from FORD.

First, everyone, including the specialty Ford parts suppliers want to see you a whole key fob. Nobody claims to be able to find any part number for equipment they give you with your new vehicle.

However I was able to find a matching key blade from NorthCoast Keyless online. I ordered two and they arrived quickly. Best $20 spent (including S&H).

https://northcoastkeyless.com/produ...fob-remote-fcc-m3n-a2c31243300-p-n-164-r7992/

Per my original post, commercial locksmith companies wanted $150+ to ''cut" the blanks, so I went back to my local Ford Dealership Parts Department. I think the manager felt guilty about not being able to help me source the parts earlier. Since it was just a matter of his free time on a machine they already owned, he ended up refusing payment. So I got two cut for free in about 90 seconds. They both work perfectly in my lock set, although the 'head' on the shaft is smaller than the factory blank they give you. But strong fingers and/or a keyring on the will be enough to twist the tumblers in even colder weather.

GOOD LUCK!

thank you! dealing with the same thing, locksmith quoting $100+