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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
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2022 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931423
FCC IDM3N-A2C931423Part #164-R8197Buttons4BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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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
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FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2022 Explorer runs a 5-button smart key on a CR2450 battery. That's a larger cell than most Ford fobs, and owners sometimes grab the wrong size at the parts store because the CR2032 looks close enough to drop in. It won't sit flush and you'll get intermittent dropouts that feel like a programming issue. Check the battery size first. Also worth knowing: the factory fob on this generation ties into proximity entry on the door handles, so a low battery doesn't always kill remote lock and unlock right away. It degrades the touch-unlock range first. If the door handles are getting flaky before the buttons die, the battery is on its way out, not the fob itself.
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A guy was parked near the transit center in Downtown Oxnard, running errands. Came back to his 2022 Explorer and the door handle wouldn't respond to touch. He tried the fob buttons. Lock and unlock worked, but sluggish. Then he got in, hit the start button, and the dash threw a key-not-detected warning. Engine wouldn't turn over.

He called me from the parking lot.

When I got there he already had a new CR2450 in his hand, picked up from a nearby store. We swapped it in on the spot, reseated the battery contacts, and tested every function: touch unlock on both handles, all five buttons, and a full start cycle. Everything came back clean. The fob itself was fine.

The part that took longest was explaining why it happened. He'd had the battery in there for about three years. The Explorer's proximity system draws more consistently from the fob than a basic keyless entry setup, so the battery drains faster than owners expect, especially if he's walking past the car at home and triggering passive detection without realizing it.

He asked about a spare key before I even finished packing up. Smart call. Getting a second fob programmed while I was already there took another twenty minutes and saved him a future parking lot moment.

That's usually how it goes. The first call is a fix. The second fob is the one that earns its keep later.

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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
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“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
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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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Feb 2024
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“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?
We use fresh, OEM-spec blanks that match the factory fob for your exact vehicle. This matters more on newer Fords than people realize. The 2022 Explorer's smart key system is particular about what it will accept during programming. There are aftermarket shells out there that look identical and will pair for door locks but fail to complete the full security handshake for engine start. One owner on a Ford forum documented exactly that: fob programmed, doors worked, car wouldn't start. Turned out the blank was counterfeit OEM. Starting with verified stock means that situation doesn't happen on my jobs.
How long will the replacement key last?
What if the new key stops working after a few weeks?
I lost both keys to my 2022 Explorer. Can you still make a replacement without one working key to start with?
The door handle touch unlock stopped working on one side. Is my smart key failing?
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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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