Ford Five Hundred Key Replacement in Ventura County (2005-2007)

Here is the honest answer: not the part that matters most. Ford's PATS system does have a two-key add-a-key procedure where you cycle two existing programmed keys in the ignition to teach the car a third one. But if you do not already have two working keys, you cannot do it. The transponder chip requires OBD-II programming tools and your vehicle's security PIN. The remote buttons you can program yourself with the 8-cycle method, but the chip that actually starts the car needs professional equipment. Call us at (805) 790-8162 and we handle the whole thing on-site for $125 to $185.

A standard 3-button remote head key with a metal blade and a Texas 4D63 transponder chip inside. No flip key, no smart key, no push-button start. It is one of the simplest and most affordable Ford keys to replace. The blade is a standard cut, the remote runs on a CR2032 battery, and the PATS immobilizer chip is what lets the car recognize your key and start. We can cut and program one in under 30 minutes at your location.

Here is the honest answer: your PATS system probably needs a key relearn. When the car battery dies or gets disconnected, the system can lose its transponder memory. If you see the theft light flash rapidly (usually 8 times) and then go solid, that is the PATS system telling you it does not recognize the key anymore. You do not need a tow to the dealer for this. We use Ford-specific programming tools to relearn all your keys to the PCM right in your driveway. If you are in Camarillo or anywhere else in Ventura County, call (805) 790-8162 and we will get it sorted.

No. Same key, same chip, same programming, same price. The all-wheel-drive Five Hundred uses the exact same 3-button remote head key with a Texas 4D63 transponder chip and PATS immobilizer as the front-wheel-drive version. The D258 platform's drivetrain has zero effect on the key system. We service both identically with the same tools and the same process.