2007-11-19 12:22:51 · 12 answers · asked by Dak B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
They should be able to. You will also need to bring some proof of ownership to prove that you own the car.
good luck.
2007-11-19 12:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Fordman 7 · 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.
2016-05-24 06:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. That is how some thieves get cars, they copy the VIN # then get a key from a dealer. You should keep your VIN # covered except when taking car to shop.
2007-11-19 12:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by old beatnik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, also some can make a new key by decoding an existing key if you take one in with you. If it is a 'PATS' key however (containing a programmable chip and short for 'passive anti theft system') it will have to be programed by the dealer with their computer.
2007-11-19 12:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what year your vehicle is. Older ones, no, not sure what year Ford started the vin key code look up.
2007-11-19 12:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by naughty_b0yee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 16:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but according to my local dealer they only go back 10 years.
2007-11-20 12:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only within past 10 years .. and proof of ownership...
Most need PATS keys at $30.00 and programming...
2007-11-20 15:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless things have changed, they should be able to. I had one made once by American Motors that way.
2007-11-19 12:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by suzb49 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it its a Ford.
2007-11-19 12:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by toppriyesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋