2012 Ford Explorer
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in San Diego
Fast Response | 15-25 Min Arrival
Don't wait 3-5 business days at the dealership. EZ Car Keyz gets you back on the road fast. We arrive quickly and have your new key working before your coffee gets cold.
Same-day key and a discount
2012 Ford Explorer
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Dealer-grade key for a fair, honest price
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Time is money - see why customers skip the dealer
2012 Ford Explorer Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
I can usually get to you in National City within 30 to 45 minutes. The 2012 Ford Explorer key replacement itself takes 25 to 50 minutes depending on whether you have a working key or this is all-keys-lost. From the time you call to the time your engine turns over, you're looking at about an hour for most Ford jobs.
A construction worker called me at 6:45am from a job site in National City. His shift started at 7 and his Explorer key fob had died overnight. The push-to-start wouldn't wake up and he couldn't be late. His foreman was already on site.
I keep my van stocked and ready to roll by 6am. I was at his site in 25 minutes. I used my HU101 Lishi to open the door, then connected through OBD. His Smart Key, FCC ID M3N-5WY8609, needed a fresh CR2032 battery and a reprogram to clear the fault. Total hands-on time was about 20 minutes. I gave him a spare for his glovebox too so he wouldn't end up in this spot again.
He clocked in at 7:15 and it cost him $281. Dealer would have been $478 plus a tow, plus a missed day of work. He texted me that night saying thanks.
Save vs the Dealer on Your Ford Explorer Key
Get your key for hundreds less than the dealer. Same quality, same result, better price.
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“Steve was incredibly helpful when I lost my car keys. He came out the exact same day and I only waited about 30 minutes. I really needed to get to work and he completely saved me.”
“I am very pleased with the value of the service I received from Marco at EZ Car Keyz. They arrived extremely fast, opened my door in no time, and the price was right on point.”
“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”
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