1999 Ford Ranger
Quality Key Replacement for Less in Ventura County

Q: What is a transponder key?

A transponder key is the type of key your 1999 Ford Ranger 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 3 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 1999 Ford Ranger key?

The FCC ID is 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 Ventura, close to Ventura River Preserve 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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1999 Ford Ranger
Key Options

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Remote

Pairs With Key

FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5330 9140Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo

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Transponder Key

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Key BlankH72-PTPart #H72-PT

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Mechanical Key

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Surf Key

1999 Ford Ranger Mechanical Key Ford OEM Key 164-R0479

Key BlankFord OEM Key 164-R0479TypeEmergency BladePart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479

Key BlankH75TypeEmergency Blade

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After any Ford PATS key erase or parameter reset, all keys must be programmed in a single session. If you only bring one key to the locksmith, any keys left at home will stop working. Always bring every key you own to the appointment.

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1999 Ford Ranger Transponder key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

My price for a 1999 Ford Ranger key covers everything. The key blank, the cut, the transponder chip, and the programming through OBD. I drive to your car and do it all on the spot. It usually comes out to around 95, and there's no "diagnostic fee" or "shop supplies" tacked on after.

Dealers break it into pieces on purpose. Key blank, cutting, programming labor, shop fee. It adds up fast. A customer at her office parking lot in Ventura found that out the hard way. She called the Ford dealer about a spare for her Ranger and they quoted 200. Then she asked about towing. Another $150 if the car couldn't drive in.

I plugged my IM608 into the OBD port under her dash. The whole process took about 25 minutes in the parking lot while she worked inside. Her transponder key works perfectly, same buttons, full range, clean start.

She saved over $200 compared to the dealer quote once you add the tow she didn't need. Her total was 95. One number, one receipt.

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Tommy M.

Dec 2023

★★★★★

“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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Felipe P.

Oct 2025

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“Quick, affordable, and professional service. Marco made a new key for my motorcycle after I lost it and had me back on the road fast. Clean work, great price, and super friendly.”

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Kane G.

Apr 2024

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“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”

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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 transponder key for your 1999 Ford Ranger 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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