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1997 Ford Ranger key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Del Mar CA
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1997 Ford Ranger
Key Options

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Most popular Ford key typeMost Popular
1997 Ford Ranger
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
1997 Ford Ranger MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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1997 Ford Ranger Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

The dealer process for a 1997 Ford Ranger key goes like this. You call and get transferred twice. You schedule an appointment, usually days out. You figure out how to get a car with no working key to the dealership, which means a tow truck. You sit in a waiting room. You pay $200 plus whatever the tow cost. Then you drive home and half your day is gone for one key.

A project manager in Del Mar couldn't do any of that. He was at his office building on a Tuesday morning with meetings until 3pm. His Ford key had stopped programming to the car after a battery swap he tried himself. He couldn't leave work, couldn't get the car towed during business hours, and couldn't wait until the weekend.

I drove to his office lot during his lunch break. I used my HU101 Lishi to verify the mechanical side was fine, then plugged into OBD and reprogrammed his existing key plus a spare. His fob, FCC ID , came back online with all 3 buttons working. I walked him through what went wrong with the battery swap so he'd know for next time.

He walked out after his 1pm meeting to two working keys at $95 total. Dealer wanted $200 plus a tow. His car never left the spot and he didn't miss a single meeting.

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Ezra M.
Oct 2025
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“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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Oct 2025
★★★★★

“Quick, affordable, and professional service. Marco made a new key for my motorcycle after I lost it and had me back on the road fast. Clean work, great price, and super friendly.”

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Dec 2025
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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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Ford Ranger Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Ford dealer to get a replacement key?
No. A qualified mobile locksmith can cut and program a Key for your 1997 Ford Ranger right where the vehicle sits. Ford owners often assume the dealer is the only option, but that is not the case for the vast majority of models. The dealer route means scheduling an appointment, towing if you have no working key, and sometimes ordering a blank that takes days to arrive. One F-150 owner had to make two separate trips because the dealer had to order the key blank first.
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