2016 Ford Expedition
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Q: Do I need to tow my Ford to the dealer?

Not if you call us. Ford's own key replacement instructions say that if all coded keys are lost, you may need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer. They require you to show up in person with ID and proof of ownership before they will do anything. Towing a Ford to the dealer can run $100 to $150 or more depending on distance, and that is on top of the $300 to $500 the dealer charges for the key itself. We come to you and handle the PATS programming, cutting, and key registration right at the vehicle.

Q: What do I need to prove I own the vehicle?

A valid photo ID and proof of ownership like your registration or title. We verify the VIN from the dashboard plate or door jamb sticker on your Ford to confirm the key specs. That is the same standard whether you use a locksmith or a dealer. Ford dealers require the same documentation but add extra steps. One owner who lost a key to theft was told to bring a police report letter in addition to registration. For rental vehicles, Ford dealers have required the rental agreement plus phone confirmation from the rental company before they would start the process.

Q: How many buttons does the 2016 Ford Expedition key have?

Your 2016 Ford Expedition key has 5 buttons. The button count helps confirm exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Ford uses different remotes across trim levels and model years. Higher trim models with remote start have additional buttons compared to base trims. When you call us, having this detail ready helps us verify the right key before we head to your location so there are no mismatches when we arrive.

Q: What if I am not near home when I need a key?

That is exactly what mobile service is built for. Whether you are at a store, at a restaurant, stuck in a parking garage, or on a job site in the Ventura City Hall neighborhood in Ventura, we come to you. One Mach-E owner got locked out at a car wash when the car locked with the fob inside, the door code stopped working, and they had to walk to a gas station for help. Ford dealers will tell you to tow the car to their service bay during business hours. We bring the tools to your location and handle everything where the vehicle sits.

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Ford's PATS system is the reason your key costs more than a house key. PATS stands for Passive Anti-Theft System. Every Ford key since the early 2000s has a tiny transponder chip embedded in the head. When you turn the ignition or press start, the car sends a radio signal to that chip. If the chip answers with the right code, the car starts. If not, nothing happens. That's why you can't just copy a Ford key at the hardware store.

A customer at the grocery store near Ventura City Hall thought only the dealer could program that chip. She had a 2016 Ford Expedition and needed a spare. The dealer quoted her 200 and she assumed that was her only option because of the "computer stuff" involved. Her neighbor had used me before and passed along my number.

I brought my Smart Pro to her car and walked through the PATS security sequence. Her Expedition uses an 80-bit 4D63 chip, which is Ford's main transponder chip across most of the 2010s lineup. The technology inside the key is real, but the dealer markup on programming through that technology isn't justified when a mobile locksmith carries the same tools.

Her spare was cut, programmed, and tested in about 30 minutes. Total was around 95. She seemed relieved when I told her the "computer stuff" was just a 30-minute process at her car.

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I am locked out with no spare key. Can you come to me?▼

Yes. Call us and we will come directly to wherever you and your 2016 Ford Expedition are in the Ventura City Hall neighborhood in Ventura. We carry the tools and key blanks to handle your Ford on site. You do not need to call a tow truck, you do not need to get the car to a dealer, and you do not need to figure out a ride home. One Escape owner was already driving a borrowed car because their Ford was sitting unusable until they could arrange towing to the dealer. A mobile locksmith can decode, cut, and program a Ford key on the spot.

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