I am in need if another key for my 00 XLT. However, I don't feel like paying 70 bucks for it so I looked for a cheaper alternative. I found smart keys at deal extreme. My question is if it'll work and what I gotta do to make it work?

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ford-4c...mart-key-16662

Or

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/advance...y-casing-16391

 

Check this post out hopefully it will help.
https://www.f150forum.com/f6/keyless-85637/

 

That looks like an empty blank, that won't work to start your truck. You need a PATS key, like a H72-PTO from howard keys, they normally run between $10-$20 and to program it to your truck start your truck with one of your existing keys then shut it off, and within 5 seconds start it with your new key. or most locksmiths can make a clone key for you for about $30

 

I don't have two programmed keys. Damn.

 

If you're trying to program a new key you only need one master on a 2000, I do this on a regular basis when installing remote starters

 

is this the same for a 2002? i only have one key as well. Also, i've heard u can tape the key to the computer and use a dummy key. Anyone do this before, i haven't tried it yet.

 

That didn't work, on my '99. I just went out and tried it.

 

Way back in the day we used to hide dummy chipped keys under the dash to make remote start systems work.