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Q: What is a remote head key?

A remote head key is the type of key your 2007 Ford Explorer 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 depending on your trim level. Without proper programming, even a perfectly cut key will not start your Ford because the security system will reject it.

Q: Why does the dealer take so long on Ford keys?

Three bottlenecks. First, if the correct fob is not in stock, it has to be ordered by VIN and shipped, which can take days to weeks. One Maverick owner had to order the fob through the dealer and come back for a second visit for programming. Second, the service schedule itself. Ford dealers regularly report being booked three weeks out for general service, and key jobs compete with the same bays. Third, the PATS security process adds a mandatory 10 minute delay per key, and the dealer workflow wraps that in write-ups, dispatching, and parts runs. A job that takes us under an hour on your driveway becomes a multi-day event at the dealer.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2007 Ford Explorer 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 you are comparing prices or shopping for a key online, the FCC ID is how you verify you are getting the right part for your specific Ford.

Q: Is same-day service available for all-keys-lost?

Yes. All-keys-lost on a Ford takes longer than a simple spare because the PATS system must be erased and at least two keys programmed before the vehicle will start. Total on-site time usually runs 30 to 60 minutes once we are connected. Compare that to the dealer route where true all-keys-lost means towing the car in, waiting for fobs to be ordered, and potentially sitting without your vehicle for days. We handle Ford AKL same-day, on site, with no towing required.

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She landed at the airport after a red-eye, walked to long-term parking, and her 2007 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 head key with FCC ID OUCD6000022 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 185. Dealer would have been 395 plus $180 in towing and a Thursday appointment. She skipped all of that and was home before lunch.

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How long does the Ford dealer take for key replacement?▼

A Ford dealer tech says the actual programming takes about 30 to 60 minutes once the car is in the bay. But getting to that point is the delay. Owners report three to four week waits for appointments, blanks that have to be ordered and shipped, and cars sitting at the dealer for days. One Ford owner had their vehicle held for five days for what should have been a simple programming job. A Bronco owner spent an hour and a half at the dealer just to get a spare fob cut. With us, the whole process is same-day at your location.

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