AbNormal27

I recently bought a 2007 Fusion 4 cyl that had low km's, and is in near showroom shape, but the lot I bought it from only gave me one key, and have been no help in trying to get me a second one.

I called the local Ford dealership, who told me that a spare key would run me $199, plus $45 to program it. ??? I'm sorry, but I work in IT, and unless these keys are gold plated, I can't see how they can justify that price. Ridiculous.

So, my question is this, is there ANY way of getting a cheap spare made?

Aaryn

R.S.LOGAN

Take it that's for a spare remote key at that price ? Can you not get an ordinary key rather than a remote key fob if it's just a spare ?

AbNormal27

Yes, it is a spare remote key, R.S. That's what I'm asking, is there ANY way of getting a cheap spare made? Is this the only type of key available for 2007 Fusions?

Aaryn

R.S.LOGAN

Had that problem a couple of years back when we replaced a family members car and was quoted £130 / $207 for an extra key fob ( only one remote fob supplied ) Wasn't worth it and just got a new key cut, with chip inside and recoded it in two mins as per instructions in owners handbook .

P.s
Think it cost £25 all in , but may be wrong , certainly wasn't dear .

Bert

You can get a chipped key and program it if you already have 2 keys. If you only have one ket to have another one programmed, you need to go to a dealer or a lock shop with the proper equipment.

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pfmusician

We just bought a used 2009 Fusion. It came with two programmed transponder keys. I just ordered two blank keys on the Internet. These are keys specifically for Ford with a chip in them. Since I already have two working keys is it just a matter of having the new ones cut since I can program them myself? Can they be cut at a Pep Boys or similar business? Pep Boys was able to make a copy from one I have to just open the door - it won't start the car of course since it has no chip. The dealer and locksmith prices I'm seeing are outrageous!

Bert

As long as you have 2 programmed keys, you can have them cut and program them yourself.

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pfmusician

I thought so. What is all this business about having your vin number and photo ID I've been reading about then?

R.S.LOGAN

Must just be proof of ownership they are asking for security reasons .Something similar operates in England when asking for a set of plates to be made .The UK Government introduced on 1 August 2008 regulations requiring the production of personal identification and vehicle registration documents when buying replacement plates from a retailer.

pfmusician

I just want to be clear so I don't ruin the two blank keys when they arrive. The cutting of them is just a physical exercise that any one with key-cutting equipment can do by copying my working key? Since I have two working, programmed keys I'm home free since I can program them myself? Am I correct on this?