2000 Ford Excursion
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Q: Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?

No. That is the dealer route, not the only route. Ford's own instructions say losing all coded keys may require having the vehicle towed to the dealer. One Escape owner was already stuck driving a borrowed car while trying to figure out the tow. A former Ford master tech said the dealer will insist you replace two keys and program them, and it will not cost less than $400 plus towing. We bring professional Ford PATS tools to your location and handle the decode, cutting, and programming right at your vehicle.

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

Ford's PATS system enforces a mandatory 10 minute security delay, and all-keys-lost procedures may require one or two of these waits depending on the model. Total on-site time usually runs 30 to 60 minutes once we are connected. A former Ford master tech confirmed that a mobile locksmith can handle this in roughly 40 minutes. Compare that to the dealer route where Ford owners have reported five-day waits for what should have been a simple programming job. We handle Ford AKL same-day in a single visit.

Q: What battery does the 2000 Ford Excursion key fob use?

The 2000 Ford Excursion 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 battery is the most common reason Ford owners think they have a key problem.

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

Yes, and on Fords we strongly recommend it. After a full PATS erase, the system requires at least two keys to be programmed before the vehicle will start. We always program the minimum two keys during an AKL job, and we can add up to four total keys in the same session. Ford typically allows a maximum of four keys in memory. Getting both keys done in one visit saves you the cost and time of a separate programming session later.

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Ford uses the PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) immobilizer across its entire lineup. A hardware-store key copy will turn the ignition but the engine will crank and immediately die. Every Ford key replacement needs a programmed transponder chip, not just a cut blade.

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A customer at church near Skofield Park on a Sunday told me she'd already been burned once. Another locksmith had charged her full price for a 2000 Ford Excursion key that never programmed correctly. The car would crank but the immobilizer killed the fuel injection after two seconds. Classic failed PATS learn. The other tech told her the car had a module problem and left.

The car didn't have a module problem. It had a locksmith problem. The previous tech hadn't completed the full security sequence. Ford's PATS requires a specific in-code and out-code exchange, followed by a timed security countdown. If you rush it or skip a step, the car accepts the key data temporarily but doesn't write it to permanent memory.

I used my HU101 Lishi to verify the mechanical cut was at least correct, then connected through OBD with my IM608. I cleared the failed key data from the previous attempt, ran a clean PATS learn with the full security timer, and confirmed the new key was written permanently. Her fob, FCC ID , had all buttons working plus a clean start with no two-second fuel cutoff. I showed her the confirmation on my IM608 screen so she could see the key was fully learned this time.

She paid me 95. Dealer charges 200 for the same work. She'd already paid the first locksmith too, which I couldn't help with. But I could make sure the job was actually done right.

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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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

Yes. All-keys-lost is one of the most common calls we get on Ford vehicles. We decode your locks, cut new keys, erase the old keys from the PATS system, and program fresh ones so the lost keys no longer start the car. On most Fords, the system requires at least two keys to be programmed after a full erase before the vehicle will start. We carry extra blanks for exactly this reason. Ford dealers will tell you to tow the car in and buy two OEM fobs. We come to you and handle the entire job on site.

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