You'd need a new key w/ chip and a PATS reprogram. The reprogram will basically reset the PATS crap and the key chips to the truck's system so that it'll recognize the keys. I don't remember if this is correct or not, but I wanna say you need to get TWO new keys in order to 'reset'. But like I said, it's been some time since I've really looked into it. I didn't have the money then....don't have it now....still havn't done it and only rockin' one key. lol.


Since I really am questioning my memory now, best bet is to take a drive over to the dealer and talk to them about it and post up what you find out! lol.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

I am pretty sure that what Shane is saying is correct. If you already have 2 keys that are operational in your truck, then you can reprogram more yourself. The procedure I believe should be in the owner's manual, but I am not sure since my truck doesn't have the PATS system. If you only have 1 key that works, then your stuck going to the dealer to have another reprogramed. If you have your own higher end scan tool you could do it yourself, but I highly doubt that because very few people have their own high quality scan tool.

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1996 Ford Ranger STX 4x4 4.0L
1983 Honda Shadow VT750C

went to the dealer today and they said they could make new keys for about 40 dollars to program it and 20-30 dollars for the key, sometime this week im going to go to ace hardware and see what they can do

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2002 Tremor 2wd 3.0 4.10 L/S
6000k HID High/Low beams
255/70R16 General Grabbers AT2

My 96 has the theft light in the dash but my keys don't have chips in them

Did you tell them that you've only got 1 key to begin with?

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

I only had the one key, and no one said anything about it.

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The dealer can program new keys with the scan tool. They don't actually need two keys.

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1996 Ford Ranger STX 4x4 4.0L
1983 Honda Shadow VT750C

I was told that if there's two working keys already there, it's an easy at-home add-on for new keys. But if there's only one, there needs to be a whole system reflash/reset.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

You need two working keys to program them on your own.
1998+ 1st key in ignition > on > off (dont start)
Remove key and insert second key, again on > off >
Then put the new key in ignition, > again on > off > (still no start)
The dash security light will come on for a few seconds confirming
the new key. It should then be able to start the vehicle.
I have done this on a 2009 as I want a key without key fobs or
any of my other keys attached it I have to use valet parking.

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2009 Ranger XLT Supercab 4X2 Vista Blue 4.0L SOHC V6
5 Speed Auto. Owner applied custom striping. Spray in bed liner, Remote Start, White Night aux backup lights, Ford LED logo brake light in receiver. My other vehicle is a 1977 Mercury Cougar 4 door

ya i told them i only had 1 keys and they said it was no problem

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2002 Tremor 2wd 3.0 4.10 L/S
6000k HID High/Low beams
255/70R16 General Grabbers AT2

i had some regular keys made for my 03, then i had my dad put a resistor in and i can use regular keys.

Just got a 3rd key made a few days ago at the dealership and it cost me about $35. BUT since you only have one key it's gonna cost you around $100 to have the 2nd key made and programmed (at least according to what they told me).

Their explanation was as follows: If you have 2 keys we can program your 3rd key with the first 2. But if you only have 1 key and need a 2nd key, we have to program it here for 'security purposes: because of the computer chip'.

Thank god my hunka junk came with 2 .

my ranger only came with one ignition key. we went to go get another made. for one i believe it was about 80 bucks and for two it was a total of like 110 or something. from a dealership. you're better off getting two made if possible. but if you go to walmart or something, they'll just make you a door key for like a dollar or somethin like that.

I had to get two new keys and 1 new fob when I lost my only key at work. I paid $135.

You can actually get fobs online, and program them yourself.

On top of the tow bill for my car to be towed to the dealer.

I tried take a couple chip keys I bought on EBAY to have the cut at Ace but they couldn't.

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1992 Ford Ranger STX 4x4
4.0 Liter (6 cylinder)
"When I grow up I want to be an F150"

I bought a couple off of ebay and took them to the local locksmith who took a machine out with him, plugged it into the truck and coded two keys for me(I only had one) for $55.

$55 + 2 ebay keys $34 = $89...not going to the stealership...priceless!!!

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2001 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4dr Flareside 3.0 V6