There are many ways but if you want the cheapest pro job. Go to walmart-.- they make pats keys for like 50 bucks. but if you get the key itself no program it gives you instructions in the manual on how to program your own key. But you have to have a pre programed key to start the process

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2001 Ford Ranger EDGE 3.0 V6 5 speed
OEM front tow hooks
Class 3 tow bar
Rugged Liner Bedliner
3.73 gears
Stock size tires 235/75/R-15 Michalen LTX M/s2