Question 1

Do I have to go to the Lincoln dealer to get a replacement key?

Accepted Answer

No. A qualified mobile locksmith can cut and program a Smart Key for your 2017 Lincoln MKT right where the vehicle sits. Lincoln shares Ford PATS and smart key platforms, so the same professional tools that handle Ford key programming work on Lincoln. Some Lincoln owners are told that only the dealer can handle luxury vehicles, but that is not true for the vast majority of models. One commenter on a Lincoln forum noted that any locksmith with a scanner can reprogram the PATS system on Navigator and other Ford platform Lincolns.

Question 2

What is a Smart Key?

Accepted Answer

A Smart Key is the type of key your 2017 Lincoln MKT uses. It contains a programmed transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle's PATS immobilizer system to authorize the engine to start. It also has 5 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. Without proper programming, even a perfectly cut key will be rejected by your Lincoln security system. We program everything on site so your new key works exactly like the original.

Question 3

How long does the dealer process take for Lincoln key replacement?

Accepted Answer

Longer than most Lincoln owners expect. One Aviator owner tried to get a dealer appointment and had to wait a full month, with no loaner car and no pickup service offered. Lincoln owners describe sitting in the customer lounge while the dealer programs the key, which can take up to an hour because the Ford security module enforces a mandatory wait between each key in the programming sequence. On top of that, if the dealer needs to order the fob or cut an emergency blade, those are separate steps that can push the visit into a multi-day process. With EZ Car Keyz, the job is done in one visit, usually under an hour.

Question 4

What is the FCC ID for the 2017 Lincoln MKT key?

Accepted Answer

The FCC ID is M3N-5WY8609. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. Lincoln dealers verify every key by FCC ID and VIN before they will program it. Dealers sometimes refuse to program customer-supplied keys, claiming they only work with Lincoln-branded units, even though the internal hardware is often identical to Ford equivalents. Having this number ready when you call speeds up the process.

Question 5

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover all of Spring Valley and surrounding communities. Our mobile service comes directly to your location whether you are at home, at work, in a parking lot, or on the side of the road. Lincoln owners in our area do not need to arrange a tow or sit in a dealer waiting room. Lincoln's own key replacement page warns that some situations require towing the vehicle to the retailer. We bring the shop to you with all the tools and key blanks needed for your Lincoln on board.

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