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2012 Ford F-250 Remote Head Key OUCD6000022
FCC IDOUCD6000022Part #164-R8070Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2012 Ford F-250 Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2012 Ford F-250
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2012 Ford F-250 MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2012 F-250 runs Ford's PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) generation 3 with a Texas Instruments TI 4D/63 80-bit transponder chip inside the OUCD6000022 remote head key. These Super Duty keys take a beating from jobsite mud, dust, and water. The case cracks, the button membranes split, and moisture corrodes the PCB traces before the electronics actually fail. If your lock/unlock range drops or buttons get intermittent, pop the case open and check the board and battery contacts before assuming the whole key is dead. Swap the CR2032 while you are in there.
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Got a call from a woman in the Wildwood neighborhood in Thousand Oaks. She had one working key for her 2012 F-250 and wanted a spare before that one key became no keys.

Smart move. All-keys-lost on a Super Duty with the 80-bit PATS system is a longer job and costs more. Having at least one working key keeps the process simple.

I met her in her office parking lot. She was mid-workday, so I told her I would come find her when it was done. The F-250 was parked at the far end, covered in that light tan dust you get off the trails near Wildwood. Classic Super Duty life.

I cut the 164-R8070 blank on my mobile machine, matched the key profile to the H75 keyway, then plugged my IM608 into the OBD-II port under the dash. The PATS module accepted the new 4D/63 80-bit transponder on the first cycle. Programmed the three-button remote, tested lock, unlock, and panic from about 40 feet out. Clean start, no THEFT light, no crank-no-start.

The whole thing took maybe 20 minutes. She came out, tried the new key herself, and just nodded. That was it.

The dealer would have wanted the truck dropped off, the appointment booked out, and the bill broken into four line items. She skipped all of that and got back to her afternoon.

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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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Dec 2025
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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Do I have to go to the Ford dealer to get a replacement key for my 2012 F-250?
No. The PATS 80-bit transponder in the 2012 F-250 can be programmed through the OBD-II port with the right diagnostic tools. I carry the 164-R8070 blanks and cut them on site. Ford dealers tend to break the job into separate charges: the key blank, the cut, the programming labor, and a shop fee. Some owners on F-250 forums report the dealer needing to order the blank first, which means a second trip. I do it in one visit, right where your truck is parked.
What exactly is a remote head key, and is that what my 2012 F-250 uses?
How long does the Ford dealer take for a 2012 F-250 key replacement?
My 2012 F-250 shows a solid THEFT light and cranks but won't start. Is it the key?
Can I program a new 2012 F-250 key myself with two working keys?
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Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
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GoletaETA 30-35 min
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Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
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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
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FillmoreETA 25-30 min
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OxnardETA 10-15 min
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Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
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MoorparkETA 25-30 min
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Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
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