Copy of Key Fob

[doc]

How hard and how expensive is it to make a copy of your key fob? The one I want to buy only has one?

Thanks

[ambitio]

The key-fob doesn't seem to be that expensive. The challenge is that even the ones Ford carries are unlikely to be the same shade of black as the one from the factory.
https://www.keylessentryremotefob.co...d-thunderbird/


Although I am yet to do it myself, can't vouch for the accuracy of the content, here is a procedure I found
https://northcoastkeyless.com/2002-f...-instructions/

[doc]

Thank you, Reza. You made me feel much better now!

[Frank Dreano]

^{I programmed two fobs bought off Amazon (red to match the car color) and the programming took 5 minutes.
There is nothing to it, the original fobs are stored with other oringal items for the car.
Everything works lock/unlock panic alarm and trunk opening function.}

[DavidA]

i also programmed three extra fobs bought on Amazon. No problem at all. Keys are also easy.

[merlot4]

I recall that you need two working keys to program extra ones, is that correct?

[doc]

Thanks everyone. But is Richard right? Do I need two keys? Also, how do I get copies of my key?

[ambitio]

Thanks everyone. But is Richard right? Do I need two keys? Also, how do I get copies of my key?

From page 84 of the owner's manual ...

[merlot4]

I don't know what year bird you're looking at, Francesco, but I also seem to recall that the 2002 keys are a different size than the later years, so you have to take some care to get the correct size.

[doc]

Thanks, Richard,

It's a 2005. I'll make sure to find the right size.

[007Cruiser]

If you require assistance, a good lock shop should be able to fix you up for far less than the dealership.

[merlot4]

You can, BTW, get a plain key made without a transponder in it. It will not start the car, but will unlock the various car locks, including the keyed trunk release behind the seat; it can be handy to have with you in case you accidentally lock your keys in the trunk ;-)

[doc]

Good advice, everyone. I think I can get this done. Thanks!