Ford Explorer key replacement from $160 — mobile service in Santa Rosa, CA.
Ford Explorer Key Replacement in Santa Rosa
2011-2026 · Transponder Key, Smart Key, Key Fob · From $160+
The Explorer is the family SUV we see most from Ford. School pickup zones in Santa Rosa, the Costco parking lot in Rohnert Park, the neighborhoods along Montecito Boulevard. The 2011–2019 Explorer uses a combination of transponder keys and smart key fobs depending on trim. The 2020+ is proximity key only. An Explorer owner at Santa Rosa Plaza had her only fob die in the middle of the parking garage. The battery was not the problem — the fob's internal board failed. We programmed a replacement fob in the garage elevator lobby. 30 minutes.
Ford Explorer Key System Overview
The Ford Explorer (2011-2026) has used multiple key technologies across its production years. Earlier model years feature transponder chip keys that must be cut to the correct profile and programmed to match the vehicle's immobilizer. Newer versions use smart key proximity fobs with push-button start. This model supports Transponder Key, Smart Key, Key Fob. We cut the key, program the chip to your Ford Explorer's computer, test door locks, ignition, and trunk, then hand you a working key.
Year Range
2011-2026
Key Types
3 types
Price Range
From $160+
Supported Key Types
Transponder Key
Cut & programmed on-site
Smart Key
Cut & programmed on-site
Key Fob
Cut & programmed on-site
What's Included
- New Ford Explorer-compatible key blank
- Key cutting matched to your Explorer's lock code
- Smart key proximity programming and push-to-start verification
- Full function test: ignition, door locks, trunk
- Remote functions verified: lock, unlock, panic, remote start
- 90-day warranty on parts and labor
How Ford Explorer Key Replacement Works
Call Us
Call (707) 775-7069 and tell us your Ford Explorer's year and what you need — replacement key, spare, or key fob.
Get Your Quote
We provide an exact flat-rate price over the phone for your Ford Explorer key. No hidden fees, no surprises.
We Come to You
Our mobile locksmith arrives at your Sonoma County location with all Ford-compatible key blanks and programming equipment.
Key Cut & Programmed
We cut your new Ford Explorer key, program it to the vehicle's immobilizer, and test every function before we leave.
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We drive to you with Ford-compatible blanks and an Autel IM608 programmer. Your Explorer key cut and working in under an hour.
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