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2003 Ford Mustang Transponder Key
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2003 Ford Mustang lost key replacement options from EZ Car Keyz Encinitas CA
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2003 Ford Mustang
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Transponder Key
Most popular Ford key typeMost Popular
2003 Ford Mustang Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #H72-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2003 Ford Mustang Remote CWTWB1U331
FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5350 9352 9138Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2003 Ford Mustang
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2003 Ford Mustang MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2003 Ford Mustang Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Stuck ignitions on Ford are one of the most common calls I get, and dealers love turning a $200 problem into a $600 one. The HU101 ignition cylinder on Focus, Fusion, Escape, and Explorer models wears down over time. The wafers inside get loose, the key starts sticking, and eventually the customer thinks the whole ignition assembly needs replacing. The dealer will happily sell them that.

A customer at the gym in Encinitas had been fighting his 2003 Ford Mustang ignition for weeks. He'd wiggle the key, push it in hard, sometimes wait a minute before it would turn. The dealer quoted him $293 for a new ignition cylinder, new key, and reprogramming. He was about to book the appointment when his buddy told him to call a locksmith first.

I looked at his ignition and the issue was worn wafers, not a dead cylinder. So I used my ACDP to back up the immobilizer data, then decoded the existing lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a fresh key that matched the repaired cylinder. His separate remote fob, FCC ID , paired right back up. I showed him the old wafers so he could see the wear and understand why the dealer's fix was overkill.

His total was $122. The ignition works smooth again, the key turns clean, and he didn't replace a single part that wasn't actually broken.

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Jul 2025
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“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”

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“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”

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May 2024
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“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”

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Ford Mustang Mobile Service FAQ

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How much does a 2003 Ford Mustang key replacement cost?
With EZ Car Keyz, a Transponder Key for the 2003 Ford Mustang runs around $122. That includes the key, cutting, programming, and mobile service to your location. The Ford dealer typically charges $293 or more for the same job once you add up the fob, cutting fee, programming labor, and any diagnostic charges. Ford owners on forums report single fob dealer bills commonly falling between $300 and $500, with Bronco owners citing $400 per fob before towing or extra work. Our quote on the phone is the price you pay. No separate line items, no surprises.
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