2000 Ford Explorer
Mobile Key Service at Your Door in Ventura County

Q: How long does programming take once you are at my car?

Ford's PATS system enforces a built-in 10 minute security delay before the system will accept a new key. After that countdown, the actual key registration takes just a few minutes. If all keys are lost and we need to do a full erase, there may be one or two additional 10 minute waits depending on the model. Total on-car time typically runs 20 to 45 minutes. One Fusion owner reported a locksmith completing the entire job, including decoding, cutting, and programming, within an hour on the driveway.

Q: Can you make a key faster than the dealer?

Significantly faster. A 2017 Fusion owner was told the dealer needed the car for an entire day. A mobile locksmith did it in under an hour in the driveway. A Bronco owner spent an hour and a half sitting at the dealer just for a spare fob cut. Another Fusion owner had a locksmith create and program a key within an hour for $200. Ford dealer techs themselves say the actual work is 30 to 60 minutes, but the scheduling, parts ordering, and shop workflow can stretch the process to days. We carry Ford blanks and come to you same-day.

Q: How many buttons does the 2000 Ford Explorer key have?

Your 2000 Ford Explorer key has 4 buttons. The button count helps confirm exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Ford uses different remotes across trim levels and model years. 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 stranded and need help right now?

Call us immediately. We treat stranded Ford owners as priority calls and aim to be at your location within about 30 minutes. A former Ford master tech on Reddit described how a mobile locksmith can handle an all-keys-lost Ford in roughly 40 minutes on the spot, versus the dealer route of towing, rentals, and days without the vehicle. One owner used AAA to get a mobile locksmith dispatched and only paid about $70 out of pocket versus a $450 dealer quote for their Explorer. We come to you, cut and program your key on site, and get you back on the road.

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FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5350 9352 9138Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5330 9140Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

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2000 Ford Explorer Mechanical Key Ford OEM Key 164-R0479

Key BlankFord OEM Key 164-R0479TypeEmergency BladePart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479

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After any Ford PATS key erase or parameter reset, all keys must be programmed in a single session. If you only bring one key to the locksmith, any keys left at home will stop working. Always bring every key you own to the appointment.

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She landed at the airport after a red-eye, walked to long-term parking, and her 2000 Ford Explorer wouldn't respond to the key fob because the CR2032 battery in the remote was dead. The car was locked, the emergency blade was inside her luggage in the trunk, and the trunk wouldn't pop without the remote. She was stuck at the airport with bags and no way into her own car.

She called the dealer. Earliest appointment was Thursday. It was Tuesday. She called a tow company and they quoted $180. Then she found EZ Car Keyz and asked if I could come to the airport lot.

I was there in 45 minutes. Once I got the door open, I used my IM608 to check the key programming status through OBD. Both her keys were still learned to the car. The issue was just the dead fob battery causing no remote response and no push-to-start wake. Her remote with FCC ID CWTWB1U331 was back working after a CR2032 swap and a quick reprogram to clear the fault code. She seemed pretty relieved when I told her both keys were still good.

She drove home that same morning. Total was about 108. Dealer would have been 226 plus $180 in towing and a Thursday appointment. She skipped all of that and was home before lunch.

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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“I needed two keys made for my Honda Element. Friendly, fast, fair pricing, and far better than any other locksmith I have used in the area. Best service by far.”

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Ford Explorer Same-Day Key Replacement FAQ

How mobile key service works

What if I need a Ford key after hours or on the weekend?▼

Call us. Ford dealer service departments typically operate Monday through Friday with limited Saturday hours. If you lose your only Ford key on a Friday night, the dealer cannot help until the next business day at the earliest, and that assumes they have the fob in stock and can fit you into the schedule. Owners report multi-week waits even during regular hours. We work nights and weekends because that is when most people discover they need a key.

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