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2016 Ford Explorer key info from mobile locksmith EZ Car Keyz Simi Valley CA
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2016 Ford Explorer
Key Options

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2016 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C31243300
FCC IDM3N-A2C31243300Part #164-R7989Buttons5BatteryCR2025 (X2)Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C31243800
FCC IDM3N-A2C31243800Part #164-R8109Buttons4BatteryCR2025 (X2)Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2016 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C31243800
FCC IDM3N-A2C31243800Part #164-R8111Buttons3BatteryCR2025 (X2)Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Ford Explorer Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TAA
FCC IDN5F-A08TAAPart #164-R8130Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Ford Explorer Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #5923293ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2016 Ford Explorer Remote Flip Key
FCC IDPart #164-R8314ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Smart Key
2016 Ford Explorer Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Key
2016 Ford Explorer Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2016 Explorer smart fob runs two CR2025 batteries, not one. That's easy to miss if you're used to single-cell fobs. The factory fob carries the FCC ID on the back label, and the dealer part number is molded into the case. Five buttons total. When range starts dropping or the door handle touch unlock gets inconsistent, swap both CR2025s at the same time even if one still reads voltage on a meter -- a half-dead cell drags the whole circuit down. The battery compartment has a small tab release on the back of the fob, pry it gently or you'll crack the shell. After a fresh swap, hold the fob right against the door handle to resync range before testing from a distance.
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2016 Ford Explorer Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

I was already in East Simi Valley when the call came in, which was good timing for both of us.

The owner had a 2016 Ford Explorer and one working key left. She wanted a spare made before the situation became an emergency. Smart call. She'd already priced it at the dealer and came away with a quote, an appointment date more than a week out, and the strong suggestion that only the dealer could do it. That last part wasn't true, but she didn't know that yet.

I pulled up to her place off Yosemite Avenue, popped the laptop and the OBD interface, and started the add-a-key process. The vehicle's security system has a timed delay built into the programming sequence -- it's a Ford thing, not a locksmith thing, and it applies whether you're in a dealer bay or a driveway. You sit with it, you wait it out, and then you finish the registration.

The whole job was done before she had to leave for school pickup. New fob programmed, all five buttons confirmed working, the insert blade cut to the car. She kept her existing key and added a second one.

She paid a fraction of what the dealer wanted and didn't lose half a day to a service appointment. The part I like best is she called back a month later for a battery swap on the original fob. That's the whole relationship right there.

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Zebadiah A.
Oct 2025
★★★★★

“Super fast service. About 20 minutes from the call he was already there. He had an authentic replacement on hand and made a spare key for my 2017 Nissan Rogue in about 15 minutes. Great prices, friendly, and very professional.”

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Jan 2025
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“Fast, affordable, and a great price. Marco did an amazing job and made a key for our Nissan Kicks quickly and professionally. Everything worked perfectly.”

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Oct 2025
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“I got locked out of my vehicle and also lost my key. Marco came out, made a new key for my Toyota, and got me back on the road. He was professional, friendly, and clearly knows what he is doing.”

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Ford Explorer Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does a 2016 Ford Explorer smart key replacement take?
There's a timed security delay built into the Ford programming sequence that you can't skip -- it runs whether you're at a dealer or in your driveway with a mobile locksmith. That wait is just part of the process. If you have at least one working key and need a spare added, total on-site time is usually 30 to 45 minutes once that delay is factored in. All-keys-lost is a longer process -- the system needs to be cleared and all new keys registered from scratch -- but it still typically wraps up well under an hour on site. I bring everything to you, so there's no drop-off and no waiting for a callback when the car is ready.
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Can I get a replacement key made today, without going to the dealer?
My 2016 Explorer shows a key-not-detected warning but the fob battery is new. What's actually going on?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2016 Explorer. Can I program it myself?
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Ford Explorer Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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Mobile 2016 Ford Explorer locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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