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2008 Ford Mustang
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Transponder Key
Most popular Ford key typeMost Popular
2008 Ford Mustang Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2008 Ford Mustang Remote CWTWB1U331
FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5350 9352 9138Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
2008 Ford Mustang
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2008 Ford Mustang MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Mustang is S197, second model year of the facelift. Every trim, V6 or GT, uses the same H75 blade transponder key with an 80-bit PATS chip. No push-to-start on this generation, period. Ford part number for the blank is 164-R8000 (strattec 5912512). If you have two working keys already, the car supports on-board self-programming through the ignition cycle method. One key or zero keys means you need a tech with PATS access through the OBD-II port.
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Got a call from a guy at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks. His 2008 Mustang GT was sitting in the parking structure near Nordstrom, and his only key had snapped clean at the bow. Half the blade was stuck in the ignition cylinder.

He had already called the dealer. They told him it would need to be towed in because they could not send anyone out, and the tow plus a new PATS key plus programming would run him a pretty painful number. He also would not have the car back same day.

I got there and started with the broken blade. Extracted the stuck piece from the ignition with a broken key extractor, no cylinder damage. Then I decoded the wafers right there on site so the new H75 cut would match the original. Cut a fresh 164-R8000 blank on my mobile machine.

Here is where it gets specific to these S197 Mustangs. With zero working keys, the PATS 80-bit system will not let you just turn and go. I connected through OBD-II, accessed the PCM, pulled the existing key data, and ran the all-keys-lost procedure to register the new transponder. The 10-minute PATS security timer ran its cycle while we stood there talking about his exhaust setup.

Key turned, theft light went solid then off, engine fired. He sat in the driver seat for a second just listening to it idle, like he was making sure it was real.

Whole thing took about 40 minutes in a mall parking structure. No tow, no waiting days.

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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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Dec 2023
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“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Dec 2025
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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Why is a replacement key for my 2008 Ford Mustang so expensive at the dealer?
It is not just a metal key. Your Mustang runs Ford's PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) with an 80-bit encrypted transponder chip embedded in the key head. The dealer has to order the blank, cut it to your door code or decode it from the cylinder, then program the chip to your PCM through their IDS system. Ford's PATS enforces a mandatory 10-minute security timeout during programming, so it ties up a bay. Dealers roll all of that into a quote that can hit several hundred before you even factor in the tow to get it there. A mobile locksmith with PATS programming tools does the same job on site for a fraction of that.
What is a transponder key and how does it work on the 2008 Mustang?
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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
Lost 2008 Ford Mustang key service coverage in Ventura County CA
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