Keyless Start Fob (17 Platinum)

[HawkX66]

Has anyone found a way besides spending $120 at the dealer to program a second fob? I know if you have two fobs you can program more yourself, but I haven't seen a way to program #2 yourself yet. I can't believe Ford is ****** us for that much just to program a fob. That's not even including the damn fob either...
It seems like this is something you should be able to do with Forscan, but...

 

[Michael Shepherd]

What about this link from Ford: How to program your Intelligent Access key

 

[jkayca]

The link above is if you have two programmed fobs. AFAIK, there's no way to do it with only one fob. Went through this rigmarole around Christmas because one of our fobs got stolen while my wife was on a business trip (she didn't take the truck but some reason took the keys. Sigh) Anyway, I think I forked out over $300 to get it all done. And that didn't include the metal key.

 

[HawkX66]

The link above is if you have two programmed fobs. AFAIK, there's no way to do it with only one fob. Went through this rigmarole around Christmas because one of our fobs got stolen while my wife was on a business trip (she didn't take the truck but some reason took the keys. Sigh) Anyway, I think I forked out over $300 to get it all done. And that didn't include the metal key.

That's what I was afraid of. Things change everyday though so I figured I'd throw this back out there.

 

[creef14]

I'm 90% sure you can reprogram through ForScan and get the metal key cut by a local locksmith.

I haven't gotten into the ForScan game yet, so I do not know how hard it is to do. But I believe I have seen ForScan instructions for coding keys somewhere on here, or maybe on the F150 forum....

 

[HawkX66]

I'm 90% sure you can reprogram through ForScan and get the metal key cut by a local locksmith.

I haven't gotten into the ForScan game yet, so I do not know how hard it is to do. But I believe I have seen ForScan instructions for coding keys somewhere on here, or maybe on the F150 forum....

I posted out there about it a couple of times and did some light searching, but I never found anything. I'll try digging again and maybe expand it to F150 like you mentioned. I think I was mainly searching under smart key and things like that. If I could do that it would be great. It's not the money it's the dang principle...

 

[creef14]

I posted out there about it a couple of times and did some light searching, but I never found anything. I'll try digging again and maybe expand it to F150 like you mentioned. I think I was mainly searching under smart key and things like that. If I could do that it would be great. It's not the money it's the dang principle...

I know the feeling I just bought a 17 Limited that came with only one key, and I am terrified I am going to lose it and be forced to get crushed by the dealer.

If I figure it out before you, I'll post a how-to; you should do the same.

 

[HawkX66]

I know the feeling I just bought a 17 Limited that came with only one key, and I am terrified I am going to lose it and be forced to get crushed by the dealer.

If I figure it out before you, I'll post a how-to; you should do the same.

Absolutely. I'd start looking now, but Forscan is blocked at work. The whole Russian site thing I'm sure.

 

[Yupster Dog]

I posted out there about it a couple of times and did some light searching, but I never found anything. I'll try digging again and maybe expand it to F150 like you mentioned. I think I was mainly searching under smart key and things like that. If I could do that it would be great. It's not the money it's the dang principle...

You can do it yourself but like jkayca said you need two already programed key fobs to program a third key fob. If you do not have 2 programed key fobs Only a dealership/locksmith can do it. It is a security feature and there is no way around it.

 

[HawkX66]

You can do it yourself but like jkayca said you need two already programed key fobs to program a third key fob. If you do not have 2 programed key fobs Only a dealership/locksmith can do it. It is a security feature and there is no way around it.

Yes, we've gone over that quite a few times including in my original post. I'm trying to find a work around to programming a second key. Not the third. If a locksmith can do it someone will figure out a way eventually. They aren't magicians and Forscan is pretty powerful.

Thanks.

 

[Sgt Darkness]

Has anyone found a way besides spending $120 at the dealer to program a second fob? I know if you have two fobs you can program more yourself, but I haven't seen a way to program #2 yourself yet. I can't believe Ford is ****** us for that much just to program a fob. That's not even including the damn fob either...
It seems like this is something you should be able to do with Forscan, but...

Went into Auto Zone or Advance auto and their cost for the fob was like 20 bucks but after u buy the fob you have to buy the deal that allows you to program the fob. All told it was still over 100 bucks. Seems the auto part stores are keeping up with Ford on the cost to own a new fob....good luck and let us know how it turns out.....

 

[HawkX66]

Went into Auto Zone or Advance auto and their cost for the fob was like 20 bucks but after u buy the fob you have to buy the deal that allows you to program the fob. All told it was still over 100 bucks. Seems the auto part stores are keeping up with Ford on the cost to own a new fob....good luck and let us know how it turns out.....

Interesting. I didn't realize parts stores could do it too. Again, if they can do it anyone can once we figure it out. If I find something I'll definitely post back up.

 

[bobmbx]

I know the feeling I just bought a 17 Limited that came with only one key, and I am terrified I am going to lose it and be forced to get crushed by the dealer.

If I figure it out before you, I'll post a how-to; you should do the same.

If we started treating a used car with only one key like a car with only 3 tires, dealerships will start supplying that 2nd key.

Me: "Only one key?"

Salesman: "yeah...its all we got"

Me: "Oh....what else you got on the lot?"

 

[Yupster Dog]

Yes, we've gone over that quite a few times including in my original post. I'm trying to find a work around to programming a second key. Not the third. If a locksmith can do it someone will figure out a way eventually. They aren't magicians and Forscan is pretty powerful.

Thanks.

Anybody pull a rabbit out yet? No?
The only reason Licensed locksmiths can do it is because Ford issued them a tool with software. without that tool you can not program another key to the truck without 2 keys. There is no work around unless you want to put your own operating system in the truck (good luck with that)
It is a security feature for your benefit not theirs. This is not something that just Ford does it is a standard in the Automotive industry.

That being said, for those of you with 2 keys that want to avoid this problem go buy a blank have it cut. (anywhere that cuts keys)
Program with the link in post 2 and throw it in your safe. Think of it as key insurance pay 1/3 now or full price later.

P S There is no blank Key fob for a 17 platinum for $20 (maybe a key fob cover)

 

[mquick5]

I'm pretty sure the forscan site explains how to program a 2nd key from a single key.

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[Dorzak]

I know the feeling I just bought a 17 Limited that came with only one key, and I am terrified I am going to lose it and be forced to get crushed by the dealer.

If I figure it out before you, I'll post a how-to; you should do the same.

If CPO from dealer check your sticker. If it says 2 keys or remote start and your keys aren’t remote start insist they provide the key. I even went to the part of DMV that deals with dealer complaints. After doing so they told the dealer they had to either provide the features listed on the sticker or redo the financing without those features. If redoing the financing and the feature was part of a package they had to redo the value and financing without the package. In my case remote start was part of 202A which was a lot of the extras on my 2016 XLT.

 

[HawkX66]

Anybody pull a rabbit out yet? No?
The only reason Licensed locksmiths can do it is because Ford issued them a tool with software. without that tool you can not program another key to the truck without 2 keys. There is no work around unless you want to put your own operating system in the truck (good luck with that)
It is a security feature for your benefit not theirs. This is not something that just Ford does it is a standard in the Automotive industry.

That being said, for those of you with 2 keys that want to avoid this problem go buy a blank have it cut. (anywhere that cuts keys)
Program with the link in post 2 and throw it in your safe. Think of it as key insurance pay 1/3 now or full price later.

P S There is no blank Key fob for a 17 platinum for $20 (maybe a key fob cover)

We get it. You don't think it can be done. Reprogramming ECUs etc wasn't possible either until innovation led to someone designing Forscan. There is nothing worse than someone who says something can't be done. I'm the OP and I'm looking for ideas, not all the ways it can't be done. This isn't the thread for you...

 

[fxdwg]

Hawk,

This link may give you what you need, but a very quick scan also may tell you you're forced to the dealer. I did not read the entire thing to see if there is a resolution.

https://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=839&hilit=programming+a+second+key

After scanning that a bit more, it appears that's only for slightly older vehicles. I don't know if it will work for you.

 

[HawkX66]

Hawk,

This link may give you what you need, but a very quick scan also may tell you you're forced to the dealer. I did not read the entire thing to see if there is a resolution.

https://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=839&hilit=programming+a+second+key

After scanning that a bit more, it appears that's only for slightly older vehicles. I don't know if it will work for you.

Thanks a lot. I'll check it out. I would right now, but Forscan is blocked at work... I plan on digging into Forscan this weekend a lot more. I think there will be something there.

 

[fabsroman]

Has anybody tried to program a 3rd Smart Key with the method linked in this thread (i.e., press the door unlock 3 times, press the brake pedal, press the door lock 3 times, press the brake pedal, watch the Start button blink, press the Start button)? I tried this with 2 Smart keys that I bought off of Amazon and I am getting a "No Key Found" error when trying it with the new keys. I have the two programmed FOBs in the vehicle when I am attempting this with the two new FOBs. Completely frustrating.