Scorpion8
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- 2006 Explorer XLT
Okay, same old story here (and "yes, I searched"). I just bought a 2006 Explorer and only got one key, and one remote. However, by a stroke of luck with another Ford product, I do have in my tool box 4 other Ford chip key blanks. The mechanical key portion that gets cut looks identical (same grooves, same flats) but the body portion is not shaped the same. They both(old original key and new blanks) have a "S" engraved on them near the key root into the plastic.
Does this mean these chip key blanks are acceptable to use to have my lock guy make some spare chip keys? Or does the shape of the key determine it as a replacement? They are same thickness, and I think the new blank should fit into the ignition key slot.
Thoughts?
Does this mean these chip key blanks are acceptable to use to have my lock guy make some spare chip keys? Or does the shape of the key determine it as a replacement? They are same thickness, and I think the new blank should fit into the ignition key slot.
Thoughts?