2012 Ford Flex
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Q: What is a remote head key?

A remote head key is the type of key your 2012 Ford Flex uses. It contains a programmed transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle's PATS immobilizer system to authorize the engine to start. It also has 5 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. Without proper programming, even a perfectly cut key will be rejected by your Ford's security system. We program everything on site so your new key works exactly like the original.

Q: How long does the dealer process take for Ford key replacement?

Longer than most Ford owners expect. A dealer tech says the actual programming is about 30 to 60 minutes, but the real delays are getting the appointment and waiting for parts. One owner was given a three to four week wait just for an appointment, plus another $100 to $200 if they wanted the keypad entry code reprogrammed. A Fusion owner was told the dealer needed the car for a full day. Maverick owners report having to order the fob through the dealer and then schedule a second visit for programming. With EZ Car Keyz, the job is done in one visit, usually under an hour.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2012 Ford Flex key?

The FCC ID is OUC6000022, OUCD6000022, CWTWB1U331. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. Ford dealers verify every key by part number and FCC ID before programming, and many will refuse to touch a fob that does not match. Having this number ready when you call speeds up the process.

Q: What areas do you cover?

We cover all of Oxnard Auto Center, Oxnard and surrounding communities. Our mobile service comes directly to your location whether you are at home, at work, in a parking lot, or on the side of the road. Ford owners in our area do not need to arrange a tow or sit in a dealer waiting room. Many Ford dealers will not program fobs purchased elsewhere and insist on selling their own parts at dealer pricing. We bring the shop to you with all the tools and key blanks needed for your Ford on board.

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Stuck ignitions on Ford are one of the most common calls I get, and dealers love turning a $200 problem into a $600 one. The HU101 ignition cylinder on Focus, Fusion, Escape, and Explorer models wears down over time. The wafers inside get loose, the key starts sticking, and eventually the customer thinks the whole ignition assembly needs replacing. The dealer will happily sell them that.

A customer at the gym in Oxnard had been fighting his 2012 Ford Flex ignition for weeks. He'd wiggle the key, push it in hard, sometimes wait a minute before it would turn. The dealer quoted him 395 for a new ignition cylinder, new key, and reprogramming. He was about to book the appointment when his buddy told him to call a locksmith first.

I looked at his ignition and the issue was worn wafers, not a dead cylinder. So I used my ACDP to back up the immobilizer data, then decoded the existing lock, replaced the worn wafers, and cut a fresh key that matched the repaired cylinder. His separate remote fob, FCC ID OUC6000022, paired right back up. I showed him the old wafers so he could see the wear and understand why the dealer's fix was overkill.

His total was 185. The ignition works smooth again, the key turns clean, and he didn't replace a single part that wasn't actually broken.

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frankborja25

Dec 2019

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“We had one broken key for our Honda Civic and one working key for our Lexus. Tim came out and cut three remote car keys at a great price. All keys worked perfectly. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended.”

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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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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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Do I have to go to the Ford dealer to get a replacement key?▼

No. A qualified mobile locksmith can cut and program a remote head key for your 2012 Ford Flex right where the vehicle sits. Ford owners often assume the dealer is the only option, but that is not the case for the vast majority of models. The dealer route means scheduling an appointment, towing if you have no working key, and sometimes ordering a blank that takes days to arrive. One F-150 owner had to make two separate trips because the dealer had to order the key blank first.

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