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Old 03-24-2015, 02:29 PM
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Default 1999 Ranger XL Key

I just purchased a 1999 Ranger XL and it only had one key. I've been reading on here that the keys possibly contain a chip within the key. I was at the dealership yesterday picking up a part and the guy behind the counter said he thinks I can just get a key cut. He didn't look it up or give me a real firm answer I was comfortable with. How can I tell if my 1999 Ranger XL key has a chip in it or not?
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Old 03-24-2015, 02:32 PM
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How can I tell if my 1999 Ranger XL key has a chip in it or not?
The one on the left is a PATS key:


Here is a year-by-year breakdown for the Ford Rangers:

Posted originally by RWenzing:
1983~1998 - No PATS
1999~2000 - PATS available with V6's, no PATS with 4-cylinder
2001~2004 - PATS standard for all Rangers, all engines
2005 - No PATS
2006 - PATS available with V6's, no PATS with 4-cylinder
2007~2011 - PATS standard for all Rangers, all engines
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Old 03-24-2015, 02:42 PM
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My key looks like the one on the left. Since I only have 1 key, this means if I want a second key I have no other option but to get it from the dealer?
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Old 03-24-2015, 02:44 PM
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My key looks like the one on the left. Since I only have 1 key, this means if I want a second key I have no other option but to get it from the dealer?
Many places can provide a programmed key cheaper than Ford - but I'd bet it will just be a clone of the one working original key and not have a unique code.

Meaning it would start the truck perfectly fine on its own, but couldn't be used as part of the pair required to make additional keys from in the future since the truck doesn't know the difference and it thinks they are both the exact same key.

If you pay for the real 2nd key from the dealer (or one that has a true unique working PATS code), you can program addition keys until you are blue in the face for free - at home - all by yourself (I believe the system can store up to 8 at any one time). I personally made myself four spares (in my driveway) using my pair of original keys from the dealer.

You can't do this with two cloned keys. So when you want/need a 3rd key, you would have to pay another $50 or so from the big box store.

Recap:
2nd Key from the Dealer = $130ish charge = One time. Programming additional keys = Free yourself from then on.
2nd Key from the Store = $50ish charge = Every time. Programming additional keys = Can't yourself.

People think the keys from the 'big box stores' are a better deal (since they are initially cheaper) - but in the long run, they really aren't at all.

It's apples to oranges.
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Old 03-24-2015, 06:39 PM
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My key looks like the one on the left. Since I only have 1 key, this means if I want a second key I have no other option but to get it from the dealer?
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The key on the left is only $27 (Rotunda PN# 164-R8040), and the book says .5 hr to program which is $40 at my Dealership. Hourly rates differ from Dealer to Dealer, so you would have to check with your local one to see what they charge.
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