lost all my keys and I don't have the key knock-out numbers
2006-12-26 01:17:10 · 8 answers · asked by Carol F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
You can get it from a Ford dealer, but call them to see what proof of ownership of the vehicle you will need to show them to prove it belongs to you.
2006-12-26 01:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by messageboardpirate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am unsure if the "micro-computer in the key housing" was a feature of the Ford Ranger as early as 1998. I have a 2003 Ranger now; it has that type of key. In an unfortunate urban legend, thieves have supposedly scammed dealers, enabling them to steal vehicles by merely saying, "I lost my key; here's the VIN number," which they got by simply reading it through the windshield off the little plate in plain view even with the vehicle locked. I don't think this works now, if it ever did, with dealers; you must prove you own that vehicle before they will make a new key. Even then, I think they they need to reprogram the computer inside the vehicle to accept the new key. They also must reprogram the chip in any older key you might still own to match the the new in-vehicle reprogrammed code. I lost one of my two keys once, and that's what they had to do, because if anyone found the old key it might be used for theft. In other words, I believe dealers are not allowed to use a code on this type of key matching any which have already been used. So I think merely giving them your VIN number won't work, for all the rather complicted reasons above. Solutions involving removing and replacing the ignition key assembly are probably correct (I don't know for sure), but that is definitely a hassle and also runs the strong chance of really breaking things, thus costing a small fortune. Be careful, have a professional do it.
2016-05-23 07:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 06:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, the knock out numbers are the only record available to you. When I worked at Ford we wrote the numbers on the deal and filed it away for people. But you will have to contact the new selling dealer. Also we wrote the numbers on the warranty book or put the round tags in the warranty book folder. If none of these are available, a locksmith can recode your locks. Hope this helps.
Gm uses the vin# Good luck
2006-12-26 15:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by buzf00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the year it was made. Vehicles made prior to 1998 do NOT have key codes accessible by VIN. And if it's a 1999 or later the vehicle has to be towed to a dealer because they use a PATS key which has to be cut and programmed in order to start the vehicle.
2006-12-27 06:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a dealer. If you have the VIN, they can make you a new key. We had to do this when we locked the keys inside a rental car.
2006-12-26 01:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-09 16:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dealer has a record and can check it out for you ..
2006-12-26 01:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by handy Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋