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Q: What is a remote head key?

A remote head key is the type of key your 2011 Ford Escape uses. It contains a programmed chip that communicates with your vehicle's PATS immobilizer system to verify it is an authorized key before the engine will start. It also has 3 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. When a key breaks, the chip inside may still be functional, but the physical damage usually means a full replacement is the safest option. One Fusion owner drove for two years with a damaged key jammed in the ignition, relying on the fob to start the car, before finally calling a locksmith for a proper replacement.

Q: My Ford says key not detected. What do I do?

First, try placing the fob in the backup slot. On many Ford models like the Explorer and Expedition, there is a slot in the center console or cup holder area where you can place the fob to start the car when the wireless signal is not being detected. If that works, replace the battery with a fresh CR2032. If the backup slot does not work, do not keep trying to start the car repeatedly. Ford's immobilizer software can permanently lock out the ignition after too many failed attempts, and at that point you may need professional software to clear it.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2011 Ford Escape key?

The FCC ID is OUCD6000022, OUC6000022, CWTWB1U331. 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. If your existing key is damaged and you cannot read the FCC ID on the back, give us your VIN and we can look it up to confirm the right replacement.

Q: Is all-keys-lost more expensive than a regular replacement?

Yes. When you have at least one working key, adding a spare is a quicker PATS job with a single 10 minute security wait. When every key is lost, the PATS system must be fully erased and at least two new keys programmed before the vehicle will start. That means buying two fobs instead of one, plus extra security access time. A Bronco Sport owner described the dealer AKL package of towing, two fobs, and programming as a fortune. The gap between add-a-key and all-keys-lost is real, which is why we always recommend getting a spare made while you still have a working key.

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The locksmith industry has a scam problem and Ford owners in Ventura are common targets because Ford keys are in high demand. You search "locksmith near me," click the first $19 ad, and someone shows up with no license, no real tools, and a price that triples once they're at your car. They run fake Google listings, dispatch from a call center, and send whoever is closest.

A customer at the auto parts store in Ventura had called one of those ads for his 2011 Ford Escape. They quoted $49 on the phone. The tech who showed up charged $450 and the key didn't even work properly. It would start the car but the remote buttons were dead. He found me through Google Guaranteed and the first thing he asked was how to verify I was legitimate. Fair question.

I gave him my BSIS license number right on the phone, LCO#6792. He looked it up on the state website while we were still talking. I used my Smart Pro to reprogram his fob correctly so the remote and transponder both registered properly. His remote head key, FCC ID OUCD6000022, came back with all 3 buttons working plus a clean engine start.

My price was 185, which is what I quoted and what he paid. Dealer charges 395. The scam locksmith charged more than both of us and couldn't even finish the job.

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My key broke in the ignition. Can you get it out?▼

Yes. On Ford models with a traditional ignition cylinder, we can extract the broken piece without damaging the lock. One F-150 owner reported their key broke off in the ignition and the engine would not crank because the transponder chip was no longer in position for PATS to read it. The dash lights came on but nothing else happened. We extract the broken fragment, decode the lock, and cut a factory spec replacement so you are not reusing a worn key that could break again.

What is a remote head key?▼

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What is the FCC ID for the 2011 Ford Escape key?▼

Is all-keys-lost more expensive than a regular replacement?▼

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