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2008 Ford F-250 Remote Head Key
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2008 Ford F-250
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2008 Ford F-250 Remote Head Key OUCD6000022
FCC IDOUCD6000022Part #164-R8070Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Transponder Key
2008 Ford F-250 Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Key
2008 Ford F-250 Key
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2008 Ford F-250 Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2008 F-250 uses a remote head key, meaning the transponder and the remote are built into the same unit. There is no separate fob. The blade turns the ignition and the buttons handle lock, unlock, and panic from the same housing. The transponder chip inside communicates with the immobilizer every time the key turns. If the chip fails or is not programmed, the engine cranks and dies, every time, no start. The battery in this fob is a CR2032. A weak one will kill your remote range long before it touches the transponder function, so owners sometimes think their key is "mostly working" when the remote is already shot. Swap the CR2032 first if your lock and unlock range is getting short. The CR2032 sits in a tray inside the fob housing, pops out with a small flathead. Don't pry from the blade side or you'll crack the shell. All-keys-lost on this generation Super Duty requires a scan tool with the right security software to clear the existing key memory and re-register new keys. There is no ignition-turn self-programming sequence for a remote head key on this truck. You need equipment on the OBD port. If someone sold you a pre-cut key online saying you can do it yourself with an ignition cycle trick, that applies to a different era and a different key type.
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She was at a restaurant in Old Escondido and her purse was gone. Someone grabbed it off the back of her chair. Car keys, house keys, wallet, phone, all of it. She borrowed the hostess's phone and called the police first, then her husband, then me.

Her 2008 Ford F-250 was sitting in the lot with zero keys. Her husband had already called the dealer. They could order the part but said the truck would need to be towed in, it would take several business days, and they recommended having the locks serviced since the stolen key could still open the doors. The estimate was not a small number. He told her to wait and called me instead.

All-keys-lost is a different job than adding a spare. When you already have a working key and want a second one, the truck trusts the existing key and just adds the new one to its memory. AKL means the old memory gets wiped completely, including the stolen key, and you start fresh. The stolen key becomes useless to the immobilizer. It can still physically enter the lock, but the engine will not start.

I got there that evening with my scan tool, connected to the OBD port, cleared the existing key data, and programmed two new remote head keys from scratch. I decoded the ignition with my Lishi tool and cut both blades on the spot. Tested everything, lock, unlock, panic, and start, before I packed up.

She drove home that night. The dealer's route meant a tow, a multi-day wait, and a bill that kept growing. She got two working keys, same evening, for a fraction of what they wanted. And the stolen key was already dead to the truck before she left the parking lot.

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“I needed a car key replacement in Hillcrest and EZ Car Keyz helped me immediately. The technician programmed a new smart key right next to my car and tested every function before leaving. Fast, friendly, and very professional.”

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Feb 2024
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“The dealership quoted me $600 for a new Honda key. EZ Car Keyz did it for $225, same day, cut and programmed at my house. Works perfectly. Everyone should know this is an option.”

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How much does a 2008 Ford F-250 key replacement cost?
Call us for the exact number, but it is way less than the dealer route. With EZ Car Keyz you get the key itself, the blade cut to your truck, transponder programming, remote pairing, and mobile service to your location in Old Escondido or anywhere in the area, all in one price. No separate line items for cutting, no extra programming fee, no diagnostic surcharge on top. Ford dealers commonly break this into several charges: the key blank, a cutting fee, a programming or security labor fee, and sometimes a shop fee or diagnostic charge. Owners on forums report those line items adding up fast, especially on an all-keys-lost job where the dealer adds a tow requirement on top of everything else. Our quote on the phone is the price you pay.
Is a locksmith cheaper than going to the Ford dealer for this?
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The stolen key can still physically open my door. Does replacing the key actually protect me?
My F-250 cranks but won't start. Could it be the key?
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