Key Fob - replacement

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

I think it will work, but like you, I want to be certain.

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[salengueros]

I had to replace my fob last month and went with thelockdoc.ca after seeing a few folks mention them. They were quick, and the pricing didn’t feel like a ripoff compared to what the dealer wanted. Plus, they got it programmed on the spot without any hassle, which saved me a trip.

 

[Kansan]

Apparently, from what I've read, the truck can only have four fobs in total at a time. So if you make two spares, you couldn't add another OEM one later without a trip to the dealer. Seems like a dumb artificial limitation to me but that's what I heard. FWIW

My neighbor lost his F150 when the dealer tech programmed another key to his truck and stole it the night after it was serviced. It was recovered after a high speed chase and crash - the dealer techs girlfriend was driving it.

On my trucks I’ve filled all 4 slots with programmed fobs. When I pick it up I make sure all 4 of my fobs work.

 

[qsealy]

So I was careless and lost one of my two key fobs. Local dealer said about $450 to replace / reprogram of which $165 was for the programming. Purchased a replacement fob for $110. Site said still have to take to locksmith or dealer to program / cut the emergency insert key. Any idea if there is a process to program the fob ourselves?

I just had a spare madde with a lock smith here in Georgia for $200, key cut and fob programmed with only one original.

 

[NeighborGeek]

I don't know if there is a consensus.

I bought an Aliexpress one for my "third". It exists so I could reprogram a replacement myself if I lose an OEM one. It doesn't have the frunk button; it has a remote start button instead, but otherwise seemed to work fine.

$140 CAD for OEM doesn't sound that bad, really.

If you're going the aftermarket route, make sure you get the correct frequency. Apparently it changed for at least some 2024s. You can confirm what your vehicle uses by looking at the FCC ID on your existing key fob.

I assume that the remote start button is non-functional?

 

[potato]

I assume that the remote start button is non-functional?

No, it worked. Started the climate at least. I assume it's the same as pressing the start button in the cab without your foot on the brake, but I didn't test it in detail since I don't plan to actually use that fob.

It would be nice if somebody made a fob with both the remote start and frunk buttons.

 

[NeighborGeek]

No, it worked. Started the climate at least. I assume it's the same as pressing the start button in the cab without your foot on the brake, but I didn't test it in detail since I don't plan to actually use that fob.

It would be nice if somebody made a fob with both the remote start and frunk buttons.

Oh, wow! I had assumed there was no way to get remote start without using the app, the fact that the remotes with remote start instead of frunk button can do it is great to hear. At least it can be done, just with a trade off.

 

[astrand1]

Does any one have a ford part number for a fob that has a remote start button on it. I believe it’s 315mhz on my 23 lariat. I’ve been searching but most seem to be 900mhz.

 

[astrand1]

I’m bumping this thread to see if anybody can provide compatible part number for a remote start keyfob that works on our trucks. I’ve been searching but come up empty.

 

[bmwhitetx]

I’m bumping this thread to see if anybody can provide compatible part number for a remote start keyfob that works on our trucks. I’ve been searching but come up empty.

I bought the $30 one on AliExpress that works for remote start (version 4, 315 MHz). You press Lock, then Start 2 times and the truck starts up.

The thread I linked to has a lot more discussion.

 

[astrand1]

I bought the $30 one on AliExpress that works for remote start (version 4, 315 MHz). You press Lock, then Start 2 times and the truck starts up.

The thread I linked to has a lot more discussion.

Thank you for that. I guess I may order one. I just hate that they are aftermarket. I was hoping to get an oem one. How is the quality on these? And does the led light on the remote work? As in turn green on a successful remote start?

 

[bmwhitetx]

Thank you for that. I guess I may order one. I just hate that they are aftermarket. I was hoping to get an oem one. How is the quality on these? And does the led light on the remote work? As in turn green on a successful remote start?

Sorry, but I bought it as backup so I don't use it. It stays in a Faraday bag with an OEM remote. I use PAAK exclusively.

But it works the few times I have tested it including tonight for you. The LED didn't light for locking, unlocking or starting. But my Ford OEM fob's LED also did not light for locking and unlocking.

 

[Kansan]

Thank you for that. I guess I may order one. I just hate that they are aftermarket. I was hoping to get an oem one. How is the quality on these? And does the led light on the remote work? As in turn green on a successful remote start?

Any of the OEM F150 315 MHz fobs on Amazon should work. I was able to program an F250 fob to my 24 Flash and the remote start works, as well as the tailgate release.

The remote start function is very nice in extreme cold weather. The truck will shut down telematics as part of the 12v protection scheme making FordPass unable to connect. Last winter I had my truck go into this mode in less than 8 hours with a 12v at near full charge at -10F ambient. The fob will still start the climate system under these conditions.

 

[astrand1]

Any of the OEM F150 315 MHz fobs on Amazon should work. I was able to program an F250 fob to my 24 Flash and the remote start works, as well as the tailgate release.

The remote start function is very nice in extreme cold weather. The truck will shut down telematics as part of the 12v protection scheme making FordPass unable to connect. Last winter I had my truck go into this mode in less than 8 hours with a 12v at near full charge at -10F ambient. The fob will still start the climate system under these conditions.

I must be half a retard then. I’ve been scouring Amazon looking at all the fobs and searching with keywords and I’ll be damned if I can find a 315mhz key. Lots of 902’s though. If one of you guys finds one maybe post a link for the slow people in the room.

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