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2000 Ford Ranger
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Transponder Key
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2000 Ford Ranger Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #H72-PTButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2000 Ford Ranger Remote CWTWB1U331
FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5330 9140Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2000 Ford Ranger Key
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2000 Ford Ranger Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2000 Ranger uses an early-generation Ford transponder system. Here's the thing most people don't know: if you still have two working programmed keys, there's an onboard add-a-key sequence you can do yourself. Turn the first programmed key to ON, wait a few seconds, switch to the second programmed key, wait again, then insert the new unprogrammed key within a short window. The security light on the dash tells you where you are in the process. No scan tool, no dealer, no extra charge. That self-program path only works because this is an older system. Ford moved away from it on later platforms, and anything more recent needs professional equipment. If you're down to one working key or zero, that window closes and you need someone with the right tools to do it the hard way.
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2000 Ford Ranger Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I got a call from a Ranger owner over near The Bridges in Rancho Santa Fe. Her key head had cracked along the plastic housing. The blade was still intact, the key still turned, but the shell had split and the whole thing felt like it was one bad moment away from coming apart in the ignition.

She had already called the dealer. They quoted her a full replacement key, cut and programmed, and told her to bring it in. What they didn't mention was that her transponder chip was fine. The electronics hadn't failed. The housing had. Those are two very different problems with very different solutions.

I pulled up to her driveway with a replacement shell that matched her key head and the tools to cut a fresh blade. She watched me transfer the internals from the cracked housing into the new one. The chip seated cleanly. The blade matched her ignition. I verified the key started the truck without the security light staying on, which is how you confirm the transponder is communicating properly.

The whole thing took less than half an hour. She ended up with a working key and a spare cut from the same blade code, so she's not in this position again anytime soon. The dealer quote was sitting in her phone the whole time. She didn't bring it up. She didn't need to.

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Mar 2024
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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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“About 15 minutes after calling, he was already at my home. I had lost my original Ford key and he made and programmed a new one on the spot. Very fast, 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 for my 2000 Ranger?
No. A mobile locksmith can cut and program a transponder key for your 2000 Ranger on site, wherever the truck is parked. The dealer route means scheduling, potential towing if you have no working key at all, and sometimes waiting on a blank to be ordered before they can even start. With this generation of Ranger, the job doesn't require dealer-only access or special factory credentials. The security system on these trucks is well within the range of professional aftermarket tools. One visit, done at your driveway in Rancho Santa Fe, no tow needed.
What exactly is a transponder key and why does my 2000 Ranger need one?
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My 2000 Ranger cranks but immediately stalls. Could this be the transponder key?
I bought a replacement key blank online. Can I program it myself or do I need someone to do it?
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