Need a Ford smart key programmed or replaced? We specialize in Ford PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) and Intelligent Access programming. Covering F-150, Escape, Explorer, Mustang, Bronco, Edge, Ranger, and Expedition — all programmed on-site in Burbank with dealer-level tools.
Our smart key programming service supports Ford proximity fobs, push-to-start keys, and all-keys-lost work at your location. If there is no working key, we can combine car key replacement in Burbank with car key programming so the new fob is cut, paired, and tested in one visit.
We also help Ford owners with ignition repair, emergency car lockout service, and nearby mobile coverage in Glendale, Pasadena, and North Hollywood.
Tell us your Ford model year and the smart key issue you're experiencing.
Our technician arrives at your Burbank location with Ford-compatible diagnostic equipment.
We program your new smart key using ford pats (passive anti-theft system) and intelligent access programming protocols.
All functions verified — keyless entry, push-to-start, trunk — before we leave.
An all keys lost service in Burbank is more involved than making a spare from an existing working key. When there is no key to copy, our technician must confirm the correct key type, verify ownership, and prepare the vehicle to accept a new key safely.
This type of car key replacement with no original key may cost more than duplicate keys because it can require extra security access, cutting information, and testing time. In most cases, our mobile locksmith no key situation service is completed on-site, so towing to a dealership is not required.
Select your Ford model for detailed smart key programming information, common problems, and pricing specific to your vehicle.
Real diagnostics from working Ford jobs — security-light codes, smart-key sync issues, and what a proper OEM-level fix looks like.
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Most Ford smart key jobs fall between $180–$350 when you have a working key (spare/duplicate), and $280–$550 for all-keys-lost situations. Pricing depends on the year, fob type (Ford M3N-A2C931426 vs newer encrypted variants), and whether the immobilizer needs an EEPROM-level reset. Our auto locksmith in Burbank quotes a firm price upfront — typically 30–50% below Ford dealership rates.
Yes — all-keys-lost is one of our most common Ford jobs. Our mobile locksmith team carries the OEM-level diagnostic equipment needed to read the immobilizer, generate a virgin fob, and pair it to your vehicle on-site anywhere in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, or North Hollywood. No towing to the dealership required, and we never charge for diagnosis.
We program smart keys for F-150, Escape, Explorer, Mustang, Bronco, Edge, Ranger, and Expedition from roughly 2010 through current model year, plus most other Ford vehicles equipped with proximity entry. That includes ford pats (passive anti-theft system) and intelligent access programming. If you're unsure whether your Ford is supported, send us your VIN by text and we'll confirm compatibility within minutes.
Adding a spare Ford fob typically takes 20–35 minutes from arrival to driving away. All-keys-lost jobs run 35–60 minutes depending on the immobilizer generation. Our technician arrives within 15–30 minutes of dispatch in the Burbank area, so most Ford owners are back on the road in under 90 minutes total — same-day, licensed and insured.
Yes. Ford Intelligent Access key not starting vehicle or intermittent detection is a known Ford pattern we resolve regularly. We diagnose the root cause on-site — fob battery, antenna fault, rolling-code desync, or immobilizer corruption — then reprogram or replace the affected fob. All Ford smart key work is backed by our 1-year warranty on parts and programming.
Yes. For 2015+ F-150, Explorer, and Edge, our IDS-compatible programmer pulls the PATS PIN through the OBD port and writes a new Intelligent Access fob from blank in 30–45 minutes. We also handle the 10-minute security delay built into Ford PATS without requiring a tow.