New Member. I lost my keys, and I need new ones. What should I do?

[jnet97]

I have had my 2002 Ford Sport Trac for quite some time now and I recently lost the keys...I don't have a spare...I wanted to know if anyone can help me out...I called the dealer and they said that it would cost about $500 to get a new key...they said a locksmith could not help me...does anyone have any suggestions for me?!?!!? I am lost without my ST.

Thanks!
Jeanette

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed, and moved your thread to the 2001-2005 Sport Trac section.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome jeanette

 

[JDraper]

Your dealer is blowing smoke...You can buy a new key (I'd get two) online (ebay has 'em relatively cheaply) and have the dealer program them. I bought a key on line for about $25 and the dealer charged me about $80 to program. I'm not sure if there are locksmiths out there that might have the programming capabilities...

 

[Maniak]

When you buy the ebay key.. get 3. Once you have the 1st 2 programmed you can program the 3rd one yourself.. Always have 3 sets.. that way if you lose a set you can buy one and program it yourself. Once you only have one set of keys you have to pay to get the new one programmed.

~Mark

 

[jnet97]

programming

so how would I Program the key? The truck is in my driveway...would I have to get it to the dealer to program the key I get from ebay???!?!? HELP!!!

 

[Maniak]

Call some of the local mobile locksmiths.. Many carry the programmers and can program the keys in your driveway..

Step 1 will be getting the keys
Step 2 will be getting them cut so you can get in the car etc..
Step 3 will be getting them programmed.. Locksmiths are usually much cheaper than the dealer.

~Mark

 

[ncranchero]

Find another dealer. The one you called is a crook! I just bought a wrecked ST and it had no keys. The dealer can cut keys by looking up the code from the VIN. I got 2 keys cut for $41.00. They will program the truck for $41.50 if I take it to them, which I haven't done yet. The dealer should do it for under $100 unless they're including a tow bill.