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Q: Can you delete lost or stolen keys from my Ford so they no longer work?

Yes. When we do an all-keys-lost job or a security reset, we erase all previously stored key IDs from the PATS system and register only the new keys you authorize. The old keys will no longer start the vehicle. A Ford owner who had a key stolen was told by the dealer that the only way to delete a key is to delete all keys and then program at least two good ones. The stolen key's emergency blade can still physically unlock the door, but it will not start the engine. If your keys were stolen, we recommend a police report for your records and a full PATS reprogram to lock out the missing fob.

Q: Does my Ford smart key have a hidden emergency blade?

Yes. Most Ford smart keys contain a metal emergency blade hidden inside the fob. On common Ford three-button fobs, there is a small area on the back that acts as a release button. Press it and slide the blade out. This blade fits the driver door lock and lets you physically unlock the door when the fob battery is dead. On Expeditions and similar models, the key cylinder is hidden under the driver door handle. You pull the handle out and the slot is behind it. Even Mach-E owners have the blade, though some are confused about where the lock is on a handle-less door.

Q: How many buttons does the 1998 Ford Mustang key have?

Your 1998 Ford Mustang key has 3 buttons. The button count helps confirm exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Ford uses different remotes across trim levels and model years. When you call us, having this detail ready helps us verify the right key before we head to your location so there are no mismatches when we arrive.

Q: Should I get a spare made now while I still have a working key?

Absolutely. Adding a spare when you have a working Ford key is a quicker, cheaper job compared to all-keys-lost. After a full PATS erase, the system requires at least two keys before it will start, which means buying two fobs at once. One owner waited over a month after buying a car and still did not have the promised second key because it was on back order. Get the spare now while you have a working key and save yourself the cost of towing, double fobs, and the stress of being stranded without a working key.

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BSIS license LCO#6792 means I passed California's background check, maintain active liability insurance, and operate a registered locksmith company. NASTF certification means I have access to the factory security database that provides key codes and immobilizer data unlicensed operators can't get. Google Guaranteed means Google verified my license and insurance independently.

A customer at the pharmacy near Promenade Park told me she'd verified my license number before calling. Her previous locksmith had no license at all. She found that out after the job when his receipt had no company name, no license number, and no phone number that worked a week later. She needed a spare for her 1998 Ford Mustang and wasn't taking chances this time.

NASTF access specifically matters on Ford because it gives me factory security data for the PATS system. When I program a key using my ACDP or any of my tools, the NASTF database provides the original pin codes and immobilizer data that verify my access is authorized. Unlicensed locksmiths without NASTF use workarounds that are less reliable and can leave error codes in the system. Her fob, FCC ID , was programmed through the correct factory data path.

Her spare cost 95. Dealer quoted 200 over the phone. I gave her a real receipt with a real license number, a real phone number, and a real company van with the name on it. She said that alone was worth the call. You can look up LCO#6792 on the BSIS website right now. It's public record.

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What is the cheapest way to handle all-keys-lost on my Ford?▼

Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Ford dealer AKL packages typically include towing, two OEM fobs at $250 to $400 each, plus programming fees that can push the total past $700. A former Ford master tech said mobile locksmiths handle the same job for about $275, done on the spot in roughly 40 minutes. We come to your location, decode your locks, erase the old keys from PATS, cut and program new keys, and the price we quote on the phone is the price you pay. No towing, no surprise labor charges.

Can you delete lost or stolen keys from my Ford so they no longer work?▼

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How many buttons does the 1998 Ford Mustang key have?▼

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