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2023 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A2C931426
FCC IDM3N-A2C931426Part #164-R8288Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
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2023 Ford Explorer Smart Key M3N-A3C054339
FCC IDM3N-A3C054339Part #164-R8320Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2023 Ford Explorer Key
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2023 Explorer runs a five-button smart key on the factory fob. Battery is a CR2450, not the smaller CR2032 you see on older Fords. That size difference matters because people grab the wrong cell at the drug store and wonder why the fob still acts dead after a "fresh" battery. The CR2450 is thicker and higher capacity. If the door handle touch sensors are flaking out or the push-button start is throwing a key-not-detected warning, swap the CR2450 first and make sure the battery is seated flat against both contacts before assuming the fob or the immobilizer is the problem.
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A guy staying with friends in College Estates in Oxnard called me about a spare key for his 2023 Explorer. He wasn't locked out. He just wanted a backup he could trust as a real daily driver key, not something he'd fish out of a junk drawer if things went sideways.

His first question was direct: "Is it going to be as good as what Ford sells?"

I told him the honest version. The factory fob comes in factory packaging with the Ford logo stamped on the housing. That's a real thing and there's a real markup that goes with it. What I carry is a properly spec'd aftermarket blank built to the same dimensions, the same button travel, the same circuit board layout. The key blade gets cut on my machine to the same profile as the original. When it's programmed and in his hand, the car doesn't know the difference.

I walked him through the pairing on site, right in the driveway. The vehicle security system recognized the new fob without a fight. He tested the door handles, the lock and unlock, the push-button start. Everything behaved the way it was supposed to.

He asked again near the end, almost to himself: "So it's actually the same thing."

Pretty much, yeah. Minus the logo and a good chunk of money.

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Marianne S.
Dec 2022
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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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
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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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I lost all my keys to my 2023 Explorer. Can you make a new one without the original?
Yes, all-keys-lost on the 2023 Explorer is a job we handle on site. The process requires professional diagnostic equipment to communicate with the vehicle security system, erase the lost fobs from memory, and enroll new ones from scratch. The old keys come out of the system entirely, so a lost fob can't be used to start the car later. One thing to know: after a full erase, the system typically requires a minimum number of keys to be programmed before the vehicle will start. We carry multiple blanks for exactly that reason, so you're not stuck waiting on a part. No tow, no dealership appointment. We come to you in College Estates and handle the decode, cut, and programming in a single visit.
Ford's roadside assistance told me to tow the Explorer to the dealer since I have no keys. Do I have to?
How long does an all-keys-lost job on the 2023 Explorer actually take?
My 2023 Explorer fob works fine from a distance but the door handle touch unlock is hit or miss. Is that a key problem?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2023 Explorer. Can I just program it myself?
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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
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