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2001 Ford Windstar
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2001 Ford Windstar Remote Head Key OUCD6000022
FCC IDOUCD6000022Part #164-R8070Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Transponder Key
2001 Ford Windstar Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2001 Ford Windstar Remote CWTWB1U551
FCC IDCWTWB1U551Part #3L7T-15K601-AAButtons5BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote
2001 Ford Windstar Remote CWTWB1U331
FCC IDCWTWB1U331Part #15K601 5330 9140Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Key
2001 Ford Windstar Key
FCC IDPart #PART NUMBER: 164-R0479ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2001 Ford Windstar Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2001 Windstar uses a remote head key, meaning the fob and the ignition key are one unit. The transponder chip lives inside the key head itself, not in a separate fob. The battery in that head is a CR2032, and when it starts going weak, the remote functions fade first: short range, sluggish lock response, then nothing. The ignition side keeps working because it reads the chip separately from the remote signal. So if your remotes quit but the car still starts, the battery is the first thing to check before calling anyone. Pop the back of the head, swap the CR2032, and retest range. That alone fixes probably half the calls I get on these.
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La Conchita is one of those places where a tow truck showing up is already a small logistical event. The road is narrow, the neighborhood sits right between the highway and the hillside, and a flatbed trying to maneuver in there draws attention fast. So when a Windstar owner out there called me because he had no working key and couldn't move the van, I already knew the dealer option wasn't really on the table.

He'd been quoted a wait at the dealer. Days out for an appointment, plus the car had to be drivable to get there. It wasn't. He had a key that would turn but the van wouldn't stay running, which is exactly what happens when the immobilizer doesn't recognize the chip. He thought the key was just worn out. He'd had it for years.

I parked on PCH and walked over with my bag. Right there in his driveway, I cut a fresh key blade to match his locks, got the transponder enrolled through the OBD port, and built out the three-button remote head unit. Tested every button, verified the van started and stayed running without stalling, and walked him through the CR2032 swap so he'd know what to do in a few years when the remote range starts dropping.

The dealer comparison barely came up. He just needed the car to work, that day, without getting it towed anywhere. That's the whole job.

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Ford Windstar Mobile Service FAQ

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How long does a Ford dealer take for a key replacement on a 2001 Windstar?
The actual programming work isn't long, but getting to it is. Ford dealers consistently report being booked out for general service, and key jobs sit in the same queue. Parts availability is another factor: a remote head key for a 2001 Windstar isn't something every dealer stocks on the shelf, so it may need to be ordered before they can even schedule the programming visit. Owners on forums report dropping off a vehicle and waiting multiple days for what's fundamentally a cut-and-program job. With me, it's same-day at your location. You don't move the car, you don't wait for an appointment, and you don't make two trips.
What exactly is a remote head key and how does it work on the Windstar?
Why does Ford key work take so long at the dealer compared to a mobile locksmith?
My Windstar starts and then stalls a few seconds later. Could it be the key?
Can I program a second remote head key myself on a 2001 Windstar?
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Ford Windstar 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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