97_Road_Explorer
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- 2-1999 Eddie Bauer, 97 XL
I am looking for an aftermarket PATS key programmer. We have one original PATS II key for both our 99 Ford Explorers.
I know from reading on here and other sites that Mid-1998 & later Explorers you HAVE TO HAVE BOTH ORIGINAL KEYS. I called all the local Ford dealers, and they DO NOT program the keys now since the Federal Gov't now doesn't require dealers to cut & reprogram after a vehicle is over 10 years old. You'd think that IS when they would do it more.
I thought it would be cheaper to buy one & do it myself.
I found one on Ebay:
SBB by silca. It has many vehicles in it, not just Ford's.
What's the word?
I know from reading on here and other sites that Mid-1998 & later Explorers you HAVE TO HAVE BOTH ORIGINAL KEYS. I called all the local Ford dealers, and they DO NOT program the keys now since the Federal Gov't now doesn't require dealers to cut & reprogram after a vehicle is over 10 years old. You'd think that IS when they would do it more.
I thought it would be cheaper to buy one & do it myself.
I found one on Ebay:
SBB by silca. It has many vehicles in it, not just Ford's.
What's the word?