2018 PIU Key Upgrade

[meafers]

Hi there everyone, I'm interested in swapping out my fleet key on a 2018 FPIU for an OEM Smartkey from Ford and looking for guidance.
Would like to utilize both remote-start and push to start with the super fancy fobs like the civilian models use.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
If I understand your post, you want to change from a keyed ignition to a Push to Start ignition? I don't think anyone has done that or how much work is involved if it is possible. I don't know if the following will be of any help.

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Peter