FOB replacement

[Antho]

Hi, please forgive me if this has been covered I could not find a definitive answer.

My 3rd gen FOBs are getting a little worn out and I want to buy a couple of replacements.

Currently I have the 3 button style FOBs (lock, unlock and trunk).

I was wondering if I buy the 4 button FOBs (extra button is panic) will the extra button work or not since it didn't come this way put of the factory?

 

[TechGuru]

You have the wrong ones, I'm assuming you didn't buy your Exp new.

You're supposed to have the 4 button one and the 4th (blue) button will open the rear glass.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3764082

If you're willing to keep the same style you could save a lot of money and just replace the cases thus also not have to deal with reprogramming. I myself make a point to never open the rear glass, don't want it accidentially getting broken. I have "the crack" and my latch don't properly line up so I have to lift on it to get it to close.

$6.30 each http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4742814

 

[Antho]

Sorry I meant to say rear glass not trunk

These are the ones I have:

I've bought 3 3rd gens second hand and they all came with this type of fob

This is what I am hoping to change to:

Reason being I just want to have the panic button also.
Our Ford Falcons over here and some other models have the 4 button style so they are cheap as

The 3 buttons are harder to come by although still cheap enough.

I can get 2 of the 4 button style complete for under $20AUD delivered

That's pocket change compared to a Subaru or BMW fob that I've had to shell out for in the past.

 

[TechGuru]

Ya any will "work" whether all the buttons do something is up to what options the vehicle has.

I once used a 4 button on a F150. The blue glass button did nothing but turn on the cargo light.

I would think the panic button you'd gain would work, I've never come across a Ford keyless system that didn't have it.

 

[WaterBrat]

here are the programming instructions from another thread. This shoul be for the 4 button fob as that is what I have with my 2005 EB
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297993