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2018 Ford Explorer
Key Options

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2018 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8288Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931423
FCC IDM3N-A2C931423Part #164-R8197Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8182Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C93142300
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142300Part #164-R8163Buttons3BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford Explorer Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TAA
FCC IDN5F-A08TAAPart #164-R8130Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Ford Explorer Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #5923293ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford Explorer Remote Flip Key
FCC IDPart #164-R8314ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2018 Ford Explorer
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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Dealer pricing for Explorer IA key replacement typically runs $400-$600 for all-keys-lost. Locksmiths with current Ford tools can bundle the blank and programming in the $250-$400 range depending on whether it is a spare or AKL job.
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I've been replacing Ford keys in Rancho Santa Fe for over 8 years. My YouTube channel has over 113,000 subscribers watching me do real jobs on real cars. Not animations, not stock footage. Actual key replacements filmed at the vehicle. I show the tools, the process, the mistakes when they happen, and the finished result.

A boater at the marina in Rancho Santa Fe found me on YouTube before he ever needed a locksmith. He watched a Ford key replacement video, saw the process, and saved my number. When his 2018 Ford Explorer key started acting up a few months later, he already knew who to call. He told me he liked that he could see exactly what the job looked like before picking up the phone.

I used my VVDI Key Tool to program his replacement fob. His fob, FCC ID M3N-A2C931426, was a 5-button smart key with remote start. I tested every button, did three clean starts, and confirmed the range from the dock.

His key cost about $261. Dealer charges $447 for the same job. My review count isn't just a number. Each review is a real Ford, Honda, Toyota, or other make that I worked on in the field. There's no dispatcher, no call center, and no mystery tech. The same person from the YouTube videos is the same person at your car.

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Erick
Nov 2025
★★★★★

“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”

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Hunter P.
Jul 2025
★★★★★

“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Esteban S.
Dec 2025
★★★★★

“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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How do I spot a fake locksmith before I get ripped off?
Look for three things. First, a real business name, physical address, and verifiable reviews on Google and Yelp. One scam victim reported the phone numbers did not match any online listings and they could not locate the company online at all. Second, ask for a firm price on the phone for your specific Ford model. A legitimate locksmith will ask your year, make, and model and give you a comprehensive out-the-door price. Third, ask about their state license. In California, every locksmith company must have a BSIS license number they can give you on the spot.
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