Ford Explorer key replacement and programming
Explorer has been on sale since the early 1990s. It used PATS keys from the late 1990s, with Intelligent Access on upper trims of later generations.
Explorer key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Explorer generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending1995–2001
Mechanical keys and separate remotes
Metal key; PATS keys on later SUVs in this range.
- Photo pending2002–2010
PATS transponder keys
PATS key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending2011–2019
Integrated keyhead and flip keys
Integrated keyhead on many trims; Intelligent Access on upper trims.
- Photo pending2020–present
Intelligent Access and push-button start
Intelligent Access with push-button start on most trims.
Lost every Explorer key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Ford vehicles at the car. Many Fords add a timed security wait during programming, so an All Keys Lost job takes longer than a spare. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Explorer key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
Our mobile techs handle Explorer keys at the vehicle across Burbank and Pasadena. Pasadena service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.