2016 Ford Explorer
Key Replacement Wherever You Are in Ventura County

Q: How fast can you get to my location?

We serve all of Simi Valley Hospital, Simi Valley and typically arrive within 30 minutes depending on where you are and current traffic. When you call, we confirm the key details for your 2016 Ford Explorer, load the right blanks and tools, and head straight to you. Ford owners who go the dealer route report scheduling appointments three to four weeks out in some cases. We treat every call as a same-day job.

Q: Can I get a key made today?

Yes. We carry Ford key blanks and PATS programming equipment on every service call. There is no ordering a part and waiting for it to ship, no scheduling an appointment for next week, and no two-trip process. One F-150 owner had to visit the Ford dealer twice because the blank had to be ordered first. Another owner waited over a month for a promised second key that was on back order until April. We can usually have you holding a working key the same day you call.

Q: What battery does the 2016 Ford Explorer key fob use?

The 2016 Ford Explorer uses a CR2025 (X2) or 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. If your Ford is showing a key battery low warning, a new battery is a quick fix you can do yourself in about a minute.

Q: Do I need an appointment?

No. We operate on a first-call, same-day basis. You call, we confirm your 2016 Ford Explorer key details, and we head to your location. Ford dealers operate on appointment schedules and may be several weeks out. One F-350 owner reported every dealer in the area had three week waits just to get a service slot. Another owner described arriving for a scheduled appointment only to be told the car would not be seen for another six hours. We come to you when you need us.

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All keys lost is our specialty. While the dealer would require a tow and days of waiting, we arrive at your location and have a new key cut and programmed on the spot.

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2016 Ford Explorer Smart key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Ford's PATS programming isn't a dealer-only procedure. It hasn't been for years. The car's immobilizer checks the transponder chip through a coil around the ignition or through a proximity antenna on push-to-start models. Programming a new key means telling that immobilizer to accept one more chip code. I do it through the OBD port with a cable and a computer. No dealer bay, no lift, no Ford-only software.

A customer at the mall near Simi Valley Hospital was convinced her 2016 Ford Explorer needed to go to the dealer for a new key. She'd been told that by a friend, by the dealer's website, and by a Google search that landed on a forum post from 2012. All of them were either wrong or outdated.

I met her at the mall lot over her lunch break. I used my VVDI Key Tool to generate a new transponder chip matched to her car's immobilizer frequency. Her smart key, FCC ID M3N-A2C31243300, was a 5-button smart fob that I programmed and tested right there. Lock, unlock, push to start, remote start, all working before she finished eating.

Her car sat in the same parking spot the entire time and she paid about 271. Dealer wanted 462 and an appointment next week. The car doesn't know or care whether the key was programmed in a dealer bay or a mall parking lot. The security handshake is identical either way.

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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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May 2020

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“I needed a second key made for my 2012 Nissan Altima. They arrived quickly, finished in about 15 minutes, and gave me the best price I could find.”

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Ford Explorer Same-Day Key Replacement FAQ

What to expect price-wise

How long does a 2016 Ford Explorer key replacement take?▼

On most modern Fords with PATS, there is a built-in 10 minute security delay before the system will accept a new key. That is a Ford requirement that applies whether you are at a dealer or using a locksmith. If you have at least one working key, adding a spare runs about 15 to 25 minutes total including that security wait. If all keys are lost, the PATS erase and reprogram process adds additional steps, but total on-site time is still typically under an hour. A Fusion owner reported a locksmith completing the entire job in the driveway within an hour.

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