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2018 Ford F-250
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2018 Ford F-250 Smart Key M3N-A2C93142600
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142600Part #164-R8149Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
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2018 Ford F-250 Smart Key M3N-A2C93142300
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142300Part #164-R8163Buttons3BatteryCR2450Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford F-250 Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TDA
FCC IDN5F-A08TDAPart #164-R8134Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Flip Key
2018 Ford F-250 Remote Flip Key N5F-A08TAA
FCC IDN5F-A08TAAPart #164-R8130Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Ford F-250 Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #5923293ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2018 Ford F-250
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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2018 Ford F-250 MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 F-250 Super Duty runs Ford's PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) with an 80-bit transponder embedded in the M3N-A2C93142600 smart key. These trucks are prime targets for module-swap theft, where organized crews pull the BCM or PCM and drop in a pre-programmed unit to bypass PATS entirely. Ford issued TSB 19-2347 addressing BCM concerns on Super Duty trucks. If you ever recover one after theft, have someone verify the key count and module serial match before you trust it.
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A guy near The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks called me about his 2018 F-250. His spare smart key had just quit on him. Push the start button, nothing. Dashboard gave him the "No Key Detected" message and sat there dead.

He had already called the Ford dealer. They quoted him, told him to tow it in, and said the blank might need to be ordered. Could be a week before he was driving again. He found my number and asked if I could actually do it at his apartment complex.

I got there in about 20 minutes. Pulled out my HU101 Lishi and decoded the lock right at the driver door. Read every wafer position and cut an exact blade for the 164-R8149 smart key. Then I connected through the OBD port and ran the PATS registration for the new fob. The whole thing, key cut, programmed, tested on all five buttons including the power tailgate, took under 40 minutes.

While I worked, I showed him the wafer depths inside his lock cylinder so he could see why a hardware store copy would never turn, let alone start, a Super Duty. He kept looking back at the truck like he expected it to argue.

He saved a good chunk over what the dealer wanted, and his truck never left the parking lot.

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“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”

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Oct 2025
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“Quick, affordable, and professional service. Marco made a new key for my motorcycle after I lost it and had me back on the road fast. Clean work, great price, and super friendly.”

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Dec 2025
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“I needed a car key replacement in Hillcrest and EZ Car Keyz helped me immediately. The technician programmed a new smart key right next to my car and tested every function before leaving. Fast, friendly, and very professional.”

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Ford F-250 Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Ford dealer to get a replacement smart key for my 2018 F-250?
No. I can cut and program the 164-R8149 smart key right where your truck is parked. The dealer route means scheduling an appointment, towing the truck if you have no working key, and sometimes waiting days for a blank to come in. Ford forums are full of Super Duty owners reporting multi-day waits just for parts. I carry the M3N-A2C93142600 fob and HU101 key blanks on my van, so the job gets done in one visit, usually under an hour, for a fraction of what they wanted at the dealership.
What exactly is a smart key and how does it work on my F-250?
How long does the dealer process actually take for a Ford Super Duty key replacement?
My 2018 F-250 says "Key Not Detected" but the fob battery is new. What's going on?
Can thieves really bypass PATS on my Super Duty by swapping modules?
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Ford F-250 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
Low cost 2018 Ford F-250 key replacement area in Ventura County CA
Low cost 2018 Ford F-250 key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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