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2018 Ford Taurus
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Push To Start
Most popular Ford key typeMost Popular
2018 Ford Taurus Smart Key M3N-5WY8609
FCC IDM3N-5WY8609Part #164-R8092Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
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Push To Start
2018 Ford Taurus Smart Key M3N5WY8609
FCC IDM3N5WY8609Part #164-R7995Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2018 Ford Taurus Remote Head Key OUC6000022
FCC IDOUC6000022Part #164-R8000Buttons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartYes
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Ford Taurus Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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2018 Ford Taurus
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Smart Key
2018 Ford Taurus Smart Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2018 Ford Taurus MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Taurus runs Ford's PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) with an 80-bit transponder in the M3N-5WY8609 smart key. After any key erase or parameter reset on the BCM (body control module, board number BC3T-15604), every surviving key has to be reprogrammed in that same session. If you leave one fob at home, it dies. Bring all your keys to the appointment, every single one, or you're paying to reprogram them later.
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Out near McGrath State Beach in Oxnard, a Taurus owner flagged me down on a weekday afternoon. She'd been at the beach with her kids and the car just sat there, "No Key Detected" on the dash, doors locked, nothing responding. The CR2032 in her fob was original, going on six years. Dead as it gets.

First thing I did was pop the back cover off the M3N-5WY8609, swap in a fresh CR2032, and get her doors open. But the push-button start still wouldn't catch. The backup slot in the center console armrest area did nothing either. That told me the fob had lost its programming, not just its battery.

I pulled my Autel IM608 up to the OBD-II port, got into the PATS module, and ran the key learn procedure. The 2018 Taurus has a timed security countdown built into the process, so there's a waiting period where you just stand there. She used the time to shake sand out of her kids' shoes.

Once the countdown cleared and the fob registered, I tested every button from 30 feet out. Lock, unlock, trunk release, remote start, panic. Then three cold starts back to back. No hesitation, no warning messages.

She told me the dealer had quoted her a week's wait just to get the car towed in and looked at. Instead she drove home that afternoon.

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“About 15 minutes after calling, he was already at my home. I had lost my original Ford key and he made and programmed a new one on the spot. Very fast, very professional.”

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Zebadiah A.
Oct 2025
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“Super fast service. About 20 minutes from the call he was already there. He had an authentic replacement on hand and made a spare key for my 2017 Nissan Rogue in about 15 minutes. Great prices, friendly, and very professional.”

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Jan 2025
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“Fast, affordable, and a great price. Marco did an amazing job and made a key for our Nissan Kicks quickly and professionally. Everything worked perfectly.”

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Ford Taurus Mobile Service FAQ

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My key broke inside the ignition. Can you extract it and make a new one?
Yes. The 2018 Taurus uses a standard ignition cylinder, and a broken blade leaves the transponder chip out of PATS reading range. You'll see dash lights come on but the engine won't crank, sometimes throwing a "Key Not Detected" or "No Key" message on the instrument cluster. I extract the fragment without damaging the cylinder, decode the lock wafers, and cut a new blade to factory spec on the 164-R8092 housing. Reusing a worn key that already snapped once is asking for a repeat, so a fresh cut is the move.
What does "smart key" mean on my 2018 Ford Taurus?
My 2018 Taurus says "No Key Detected." What should I try first?
Can I buy a 2018 Taurus smart key online and program it myself?
Ford forums mention TSB 16-0099 and key-related no-starts. Does that affect the 2018 Taurus?
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Ford Taurus Key Service Areas

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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
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