Spare Key 2019 Ford Ranger

[silverflash]

Hi Bill,

5 digits 1-5

the locksmith who made me a dummy key found a 7. As did the dealer. But 5 digits. So maybe it's 0-9 now?

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[P. A. Schilke]

the locksmith who made me a dummy key found a 7. As did the dealer. But 5 digits. So maybe it's 0-9 now?

Hi,

Quite possible now... My Ranger Key code does not show more than a 5, but if you have a 7 it very likely the side cut is a higher number of cuts. Sorry for the misinformation...

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Scarcar22]

so my 2021 ranger didn't come with the key code that page 53 of the manual says to keep in a safe place. is this a big deal if i were ever to need another key made? Say if i lost both original keys. can i get a key made without the key code and if so, how many hoops are there to jump through? is there a cost besides actually making and programming the key in that case?

my dealer says he doesn't know what i am talking about as new cars don't come with key codes he says. manual says otherwise. he says just come in with vin and they can cut a key and program it. their parts are closed but i'd bet if i called 10 dealers i'd get 10 different answers.

thoughts?

I used to work for Ford up until 2018. The code is also in the passenger foot panel (right) under the dash. Remove the panel and it’s there. Don’t ask me why they put it there it’s just there unless they decided to change the location. Been there since 2011 from what I can remember.

 

[silverflash]

There seems to be some confusion. Everywhere. I am talking about the code the manual says you get, on page 53 of the 2021 ranger owners manual. That comes or should come with your keys. Not a code for the touchpad thing you can option for, that mounts to the drivers door. Manual says keep the code in a safe place for future reference. Nobody can seem to answer what happens if you don't have that code. Seems like it's a relic of years past. Dealer said ford stopped sending that info 6 or more months ago. I had a locksmith guy cut me a dummy key no issues. He found a code off my key that is 5 digits and has a 7 in it. Is that the "key code"? If so, then what's the purpose of a card with that same number on it? Maybe if you lose both or all keys? May r without that code you have to go to dealer to have them create a new key? Maybe with the code it's easy to get anyone to create a key and program? That locksmith told me that he can cut for 10$ and program free. He even said I could. I said to him that some people say you can no longer program using both original keys yourself via the ignition switch. He said he did 2021 f150 same way no problems. Lots of misinformation out there. Story of our times. I ordered and received a chipped key without a fob. Also ordered a fob off Amazon. 40$. He mentioned those as working. Plan is to have someone cut the chipped key then I will try to program it via ignition switch. Then I will report back.

 

[micl9]

I used to work for Ford up until 2018. The code is also in the passenger foot panel (right) under the dash. Remove the panel and it’s there. Don’t ask me why they put it there it’s just there unless they decided to change the location. Been there since 2011 from what I can remember.

You mean the kick panel right?
Here?

 

[Samsquanch]

Damn I don’t think I realized what that tag was and now it lives at my local landfill.

I should mention that your dealer was probably correct that only a vin is needed. It would be a nightmare support prospect if everyone has to keep that little tag. My dealer didn’t even mention the tag so I’m sure it was inconsequential. When I needed a new key for my 2017 expedition only a VIN was needed. I think you’re fine.

 

[Toytec]

Guys I used to make a living off of "lost all keys" and all the dealer needs is a VIN and proof of ownership. I imagine locksmiths will do the same.
It's what we called in my biz was "reseed"
This was very common and expensive too!

 

[THLONE]

One reason that there is a lot of confusion is some trucks have a flip out key fob and others have a no key fob.

When you get a rental you get two sets of keys and fobs all tied together. If you lose this mess it can cost you big bucks.

Does all of this complicated and expensive stuff stop thieves NOPE.

 

[silverflash]

Got mine at Ace Hardware. They had to order the key blank, but had it in less than a week. It was $20something total.

did ace laser cut it and did you program it?

 

[Tri-J]

I just got a valet key. To keep in my wallet in case of a 'mishap'.

 

[Scarcar22]

You mean the kick panel right?
Here?

My bad. Yes sir the kick panel. There should be a white sticker with a couple of rows of numbers. One is the vin or part, the second should be a door code if you have the buttons on driver side and the third should be your key code.

 

[Sparky2]

This thread made me think I should look for my code. Found it! It was floating around in the bottom of the glove box. Not sure where to put it now, keep it in the truck or up with the spare key. Almost makes sense to keep it in the truck but at the same time maybe not. I did make note of it in notes in my iPhone. Oh and by the way one of the digits was a 9. For reference my truck is the 2019 XLT.

 

[silverflash]

Update!!!! Success!!! Got the key fob off Amazon for 40$. Got a chip key off Amazon as well for 20$. Had my local locksmith who laser cuts, cut the keys to match original. Then I programmed using my ignition!!!! Mine is a 2021. I put the first original in ignition till the airbag light went off, inserted next original and waited same then inserted new fob. Success! Message comes up saying key programming successful. I then used my new fob I just programmed to program the new chip key that doesn't have a fob. Same way. Worked!!! So u don't need both original keys. In fact, as long as u have two, u r golden. Ford wanted 250$ for just a fob lolol. My guy wanted 10$. Total. He even did my girlfriends fob and made a key to just open doors as she only has one key and the car wasn't there. I gave him 40$ for all of it.

 

[AzScorpion]

This thread made me think I should look for my code. Found it! It was floating around in the bottom of the glove box. Not sure where to put it now, keep it in the truck or up with the spare key. Almost makes sense to keep it in the truck but at the same time maybe not. I did make note of it in notes in my iPhone. Oh and by the way one of the digits was a 9. For reference my truck is the 2019 XLT.

I would take a picture of it too, this way you have it in your phone album. I usually email myself things like this and make a folder for them on my laptop. It's also good to do this with other important codes like safe combos. I have these in a special folder and my gf knows how to access this in case something ever happens to me.. My neighbors wife is going through this now as he passed away unexpectedly and she has no idea where the code to his safe is or how to access a lot of things that he always did.

 

[silverflash]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...th-the-keys-when-new.13727/page-3#post-279512

Found the solution and it works!!!

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