Question 1

I lost all my Lincoln keys. Can you still make a new one?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All-keys-lost is one of the more involved calls on Lincoln vehicles because the Ford PATS security system must be fully erased and new keys programmed from scratch. On older PATS platforms, this involves three 15-minute security cycles, taking a minimum of 45 minutes of immobilizer wait time. On newer smart key models, we use professional tools to gain security access through the BCM and program new keys so the lost ones no longer start the car. Lincoln dealers will tell you to tow the car in. We come to you and handle the entire job on site.

Question 2

Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?

Accepted Answer

No. That is the dealer route, not the only route. Lincoln's own key replacement page says that in some cases the vehicle must be towed to the retailer. The same page notes that if the dealer cannot duplicate your key, they may refer you to a locksmith anyway. One 2008 Navigator owner avoided the dealer entirely by using an OBD programmer to add keys himself after finding an unprogrammed spare in the console. We bring professional Lincoln and Ford specific tools to your location and handle the security access, key generation, and programming right at your vehicle.

Question 3

How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?

Accepted Answer

On older Ford platform Lincolns with PATS, the all-keys-lost procedure takes a minimum of 45 minutes because the security light must cycle three 15-minute periods before the car will accept a new key. On newer smart key models, the security access step is faster with professional tools, and the actual programming completes in a few minutes once access is granted. Total on-site time for AKL typically runs 60 to 90 minutes including cutting, setup, and testing. Compare that to the dealer route where towing, appointment waits, and parts ordering can stretch across days or weeks.

Question 4

What battery does the 2010 Lincoln MKS key fob use?

Accepted Answer

The 2010 Lincoln MKS uses a CR2032 battery. You can pick one up at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. Pro tip: once you have your new key, pick up a spare battery and keep it in your wallet or glove box. A dead fob battery combined with a Lincoln without a functioning keypad entry can leave you locked out and stranded.

Question 5

Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Ford and Lincoln PATS systems erase all stored keys during the all-keys-lost procedure and only register the keys presented during that session. That means adding a second key during the same visit costs far less than coming back later, since a separate visit would require running the full security cycle again. One Lincoln owner pointed out that reprogramming all keys at once can take up to an hour of security wait time, so doing it twice would double that. Get both keys done in a single visit.

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