Retail Cost of Replacement Key Fob?

2020-MAX-Limited · Dec 19, 2022

Recently purchased a 2020 Expy MAX that came with only one fob. We had the selling dealer promise a second fob (in writing), but they're dragging their feet, it seems. Maybe it's a supply chain issue (availability of the part?) or it's just not a priority for them, but they're not returning my texts asking for updates. I realize they will pay less than retail for the part and nothing for the labor, but still wondering what's the retail cost of the part and programming for the Gen 4 smart key? Anyone have to replace one at their expense?

frack_the_world · Dec 20, 2022

I actually had a new key made today at the dealership. While I did not pay for it (key coverage), the tech verbally mentioned that I got a $400 key today (inclusive of the key and all programming).

I have no way of verifying this, but that's what I was told.

image98 · Dec 21, 2022

It's simple to program additional Ford key Fobs. OEM units are available on Ebay for around $80 bucks and there are YouTube videos explaining the procedure by placing the keys in one of the cup holders and going through he push button start and brake pedal procedure to program. The key can by cut by most local key shops. I did this for both my Raptor and Expedition. Very simple and nearly the quarter the cost of going to the dealership.

dlcorbett · Dec 21, 2022

Thanks, just purchased a 2020 nav with same problem.

sjwhiteley · Dec 21, 2022

Side note: where are all these second keys going?!

Rob6805 · Dec 21, 2022

sjwhiteley said:
Side note: where are all these second keys going?!

Yea, really. What do people do with them? I would never accept delivery of a newer vehicle that only had one key. Make the dealer get a new one. And I do believe that you need TWO keys in order to program an additional one yourself. If you only have one then the dealer (or a good locksmith) needs to hook up the proper scan tool to erase all keys and reprogram the existing one and the new one.

Rob6805 · Dec 21, 2022

image98 said:
It's simple to program additional Ford key Fobs. OEM units are available on Ebay for around $80 bucks and there are YouTube videos explaining the procedure by placing the keys in one of the cup holders and going through he push button start and brake pedal procedure to program. The key can by cut by most local key shops. I did this for both my Raptor and Expedition. Very simple and nearly the quarter the cost of going to the dealership.

Did you only have one original key? Or did you have both keys and you programed a third?

Deep8174 · Dec 21, 2022

Most insurance policies have a key policy by the way. Just saying if you lose the one you have you might have coverage to replace and reprogram a new one.

Judah144 · Dec 21, 2022

I am in the same boat. I purchased a 2020 Max Limited. The dealer took 350 off the price because I purchased it from a Chevrolet dealer. The truck was a rental which is more than likely why they only have one key. I did see that my extended warranty does come with a key replacement benefit.

AlterEgo · Dec 22, 2022

You can check my post/thread for the solution i followed for a similar situation.

Spare Key Fob Compatibility

Hello all, My current key is as shown in the pic below I am not too aware and sure about various numbers on the fob. Which one is the FCC ID, or MPN or Model number. I was not able to find the exact TYPE number while searching for a blank key fob to be programmed. I have narrowed down...

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