Where to get key fob remote?

[ncyrider]

Need to get a new key fob to lock/unlock my Sport Trac as the original one got damaged. It still works, just the plastic got damaged. Dont have any kind of upgraded alarm in my truck. Where is the best place to get a new one? online? Will I have to take my truck to a dealership or somewhere else to have the key fob programmed? If so, what is the cheapest way of doing that?

 

[koda2000]

eBay. I've bought at least a half dozen of them over the years. They work/look like OE but cost around $5-$6 each.

For an example, here's a pair for under $7. Just make sure you're not just buying the shell (unless that's all you need). The 4-button ones work too, I think the TRUNK button turns on the interior lights.

2 Car Key Fob Remote For 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | eBay

 

[swshawaii]

Amazing what can be found in the owners manual.

Programming remote transmitters (Page 87)
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/01p27og6e.pdf

 

[koda2000]

Amazing what can be found in the owners manual.

Programming remote transmitters (Page 87)
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/01p27og6e.pdf

Yep. RTFM for programming remotes - easy.