Okay y'all got a question. I bought a 2013 F150 FX4 and as usual the dealer only had 1 key/remote, do I really need 2 original keys to program the remote portion of the key to get it to work? If I don't have them am I stuck with the dealer?

 

You cannot program keys without two, and they need to be original, not a copy of the key.

You have 3 choices:

1) Dealer
2) Locksmith that has ability to program a key with software.
3) FORScan. You can buy a key, have it cut, and then use FORScan to program it, then use both keys to program the buttons. But, if you mess up, you have no keys to drive with.

 

If you mess up, you can just start over with Forscan and get it right.

 

Oh man ..Well being late for a build may be lucky..Ford on the 29th just did a recall for the 21 F150 steering gear Dearborn MFG from Nov 4th 2020 thru May 20th 2021 /and Kansas City Oct 29th 2020 thru April 15th 21 the recall number is 21S28

 

And this has to do with the Key Programming for a 2013 FX4 How????

 

oops

 

I lost a key on my 2013 F150 and went to a hardware store that was known for having a good locksmith dept. Bought a key online and they cut it and programmed it. works fine!

 

I'm in the same boat as OP and thinking about going this route. Where did you buy the key? I've found some on Amazon, but am not sure of they're the right fit.

 

I bought my keys from Fairway Ford on eBay. I only had one original key and just programmed the spare with RS using FORscan. No issues at all and no need for a pair of originals.

 

Here's a real one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-201...-/400622189183