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2018 Ford F-350
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2018 Ford F-350 Smart Key M3N-A2C93142600
FCC IDM3N-A2C93142600Part #164-R8149Buttons5BatteryCR2450Frequency902 MHzRemote StartYes
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The 2018 F-350 Super Duty runs a 5-button smart fob on a CR2450 cell. That's a bigger battery than most fobs use, and owners overlook it because the fob still clicks and the buttons still depress even when the cell is nearly dead. What actually happens first: the passive entry range shrinks, then the push-button start gets intermittent, then you get a key-not-detected warning on the dash. By the time most guys call me, they've been dealing with flaky range for weeks and thought it was the fob itself. Swap the CR2450 first, seat it clean, and retest all five buttons plus the door handle touch sensors before assuming you need a new fob or a reprogram. If the battery swap fixes range but the truck still throws a security warning on startup, the fob probably needs to be re-paired, not replaced.
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A construction foreman out of the Newbury Park side of Thousand Oaks called me just before 7am. His crew was already on site. He was standing next to his 2018 F-350 in the dark, jabbing the fob at the door, getting nothing back.

Push-button wouldn't respond. Door handles weren't detecting the fob at all. He'd already tried holding the fob up to the start button the way you do when the battery is low, and even that wasn't waking it up. His foreman was blowing up his phone.

I rolled out of my home base and was in Newbury Park in under 25 minutes. Opened the door mechanically with the insert key, no drama. Popped the fob open on the hood. The CR2450 inside was original, still had voltage on a meter but was sitting slightly cocked in the tray, one contact barely kissing the terminal. Classic install issue, not a dead battery.

Reseated it, cleaned both contact points, closed the fob back up. Truck woke right up. I still connected through the OBD port and ran the fob through a full function check, all five buttons, both door handle sensors, push-button start, the whole loop. Everything read clean. No stored security faults.

He was clocked in by 7:20. The dealer would have meant a tow, a service appointment, and probably losing the whole day. He paid a fraction of that and didn't miss a shift.

That's the job most of the time. Not a new fob, not a full reprogram. Just someone who knows where to look and gets there fast.

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“They responded instantly, showed up within an hour, and arrived exactly when they said they would. Made a copy and programmed a fob for my 2014 car with a worn ignition in about 15 minutes. The new key works perfectly and feels like a dealer key.”

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“About 15 minutes after calling, he was already at my home. I had lost my original Ford key and he made and programmed a new one on the spot. Very fast, very professional.”

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Are you licensed and insured to work on Ford vehicles in Thousand Oaks?
Yes. EZ Car Keyz is a California BSIS licensed locksmith company (LCO#6792), fully insured, and verified as a Vehicle Security Professional through NASTF. That matters on a 2018 F-350 because the immobilizer system on these trucks requires credentialed access to manufacturer security data. A lot of general locksmiths won't tell you upfront that they can't actually complete the job on a newer Ford. We can, and we carry the equipment to do it on site in Newbury Park or anywhere else in Thousand Oaks. Eight-plus years in, real reviews, marked van, price confirmed before we show up.
How do I know EZ Car Keyz isn't one of those scam locksmiths I keep reading about?
Will a replacement smart key work exactly the same as the factory original on my 2018 F-350?
I have one working key. Can you add a second smart key without erasing the first one?
My F-350 shows a security warning and won't start, but my key fob seems fine. What's going on?
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Ford F-350 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
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Same-day 2018 Ford F-350 locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Same-day 2018 Ford F-350 locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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