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2022 Ford Explorer
Key Options

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2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8288Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A3C054339
FCC IDM3N-A3C054339Part #164-R8320Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931423
FCC IDM3N-A2C931423Part #164-R8197Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8182Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C93142300
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142300Part #164-R8163Buttons3BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2022 Ford Explorer
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2022 Explorer runs the M3N-A2C931426 smart key with HITAG Pro chip on 902 MHz. Same fob works across Explorer, Expedition, Edge since 2018. Common failure: CR2450 battery clips corrode, causing "No Key Detected" message P1260. Before replacing the whole fob, pop it open and check for green corrosion on the battery contacts. Clean with alcohol, bend clips for better contact. Saves customers from unnecessary fob replacement.
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2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Got a call from a mom at Oxnard Skate Park. Her 2022 Explorer wouldn't recognize the key fob sitting right on the dash.

She'd already tried the usual moves: new CR2450 battery, holding the fob against the start button, even the old IT trick of taking the battery out and putting it back. Nothing. The Explorer just sat there with "No Key Detected" on the dash while her kid's skateboard competition started without them.

I pulled up and ran a quick scan first. No DTCs stored, which ruled out the bigger problems like a bad Smart Junction Box or antenna failure. Popped open her M3N-A2C931426 fob and found the issue: one battery clip had lost tension. The CR2450 was making contact, but barely.

Quick fix with needle-nose pliers to restore the spring tension on both clips. Then the boring verification: lock, unlock, remote start, panic, trunk release. All five buttons working clean. Started the Explorer three times to confirm the PATS system was happy.

She made it to the competition before her kid's heat. Dealer quote she'd gotten over the phone was for a new fob plus programming. What she actually needed was a five-minute adjustment to a tiny metal clip.

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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Alexx C.
Dec 2025
★★★★★

“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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Mark F.
Feb 2024
★★★★★

“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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Ford Explorer Mobile Service FAQ

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Do you use OEM or aftermarket keys on Ford vehicles?
OEM spec only. The 2022 Explorer needs the exact M3N-A2C931426 at 902 MHz with HITAG Pro chip. Ford switched frequencies after 2017, so older aftermarket fobs flat out won't work. I've seen customers show up with M3N-A2C93142600 fobs they bought online thinking it was close enough. Wrong frequency means the doors might unlock but the engine won't start. We use fresh OEM-spec blanks with the right FCC ID to avoid the headache.
How long will the replacement key last?
What if the new key stops working after a few weeks?
Why does my Explorer only recognize the key when touching the start button?
Can I add Phone as a Key to my 2022 Explorer?
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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
Rapid dispatch 2022 Ford Explorer locksmith area in Ventura County CA
Rapid dispatch 2022 Ford Explorer locksmith area in Ventura County CA
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