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Whether you lost your only key, it was stolen, or it just stopped working, we handle it. No existing key needed. Our technicians program new keys directly to your vehicle's computer.

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2018 Ford F-250
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2018 Ford F-250 Smart Key M3N-A2C93142600
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142600Part #164-R8149Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Ford F-250 Smart Key M3N-A2C93142300
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142300Part #164-R8163Buttons3BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford F-250 Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TDA
FCC IDN5F-A08TDAPart #164-R8134Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford F-250 Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TAA
FCC IDN5F-A08TAAPart #164-R8130Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Ford F-250 Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #5923293ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2018 Ford F-250
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2018 Ford F-250 MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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Dealers price Super Duty IA key replacement at the upper end of F-Series ranges, often $500+ for all-keys-lost with an OEM fob. Locksmiths who handle fleet and commercial accounts can typically undercut this while still charging a premium over standard F-150 work.
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2018 Ford F-250 Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

People lose all their Ford keys more often than you'd think. The most common scenario isn't dramatic. They just never got a second key. They bought the car used with one key, always meant to get a spare, and three years later that one key finally gives out.

A tenant at an apartment complex in Lakeside had exactly that story. Her only key to her 2018 Ford F-250 cracked at the blade pivot and snapped clean off when she tried to open the door. The remote head was in one hand and the blade was stuck in the lock. Zero working keys and a car she couldn't get into or start.

I used my VVDI2 to clone the transponder data from the broken key head, since the chip was still intact inside the cracked housing. That saved time because I didn't need to run a full all-keys-lost procedure. I extracted the broken blade fragment from the door lock, decoded the lock, and cut two fresh keys. Her fob, FCC ID M3N-A2C93142600, was a 5-button remote head key that I rebuilt into a new shell with the cloned chip inside. I showed her the chip from the cracked key so she could see it was still good.

She went from zero working keys to two in about 40 minutes. Total was around $286. A full all-keys-lost without the broken pieces would have cost more, and the dealer wanted $486 either way. If you still have the pieces, bring them. The chip data inside a cracked fob is often perfectly fine.

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Dec 2025
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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Ford F-250 Mobile Service FAQ

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What is the cheapest way to handle all-keys-lost on my Ford?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Ford dealer AKL packages typically include towing, two OEM fobs at $250 to $400 each, plus programming fees that can push the total past $700. A former Ford master tech said mobile locksmiths handle the same job for about $275, done on the spot in roughly 40 minutes. We come to your location, decode your locks, erase the old keys from PATS, cut and program new keys, and the price we quote on the phone is the price you pay. No towing, no surprise labor charges.
Can you delete lost or stolen keys from my Ford so they no longer work?
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