What to Do If You Lose Your Ford Car Key?
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When the commonly used key is lost, the spare key comes in handy, so always remember not to leave the spare key inside the car. If the vehicle is far from the spare key or the spare key cannot be found, then you have to call a professional locksmith to unlock the car. Every car comes with an anti-theft code configured with the vehicle. The owner only needs to provide the vehicle license and identity information to the 4S shop.
That time I couldn't find my Ford car keys anywhere, so I immediately called the 4S store's after-sales service. The staff told me to bring the purchase invoice, vehicle license, and ID card to register the loss first. The store could reprogram a new smart key, but it would take one or two days for programming and matching. If I needed to use the car temporarily, they could activate the spare key function, though some models required manually opening the car door with the spare key. Getting a new key cost nearly 800 yuan—I should have kept the spare key at home. Now I always attach a bright red keychain to my car keys and keep an extra ordinary key in my wallet for emergencies.
I panicked when I couldn't find my car key and rushed to check the surveillance footage at the neighborhood security office, but it was no use. The mechanic at the repair shop said Ford keys with chips require specialized equipment for reprogramming, which most roadside locksmiths can't handle. If you're not in a hurry, you can order a blank key of the same model online and then have a 4S store cut it, saving over 200 yuan. Special note: If you lose a key with remote start functionality, make sure to have the 4S store deactivate the electronic authorization for the lost key to prevent someone from picking it up and driving away with your car. Now I use an AirTag attached to my keychain so I can track its location anytime with my phone.
