So, I just went to get a new key for my Explorer. Now I like to have authentic keys. My Supra key says Toyota. My Explorer key should say Ford on it. Well, the ford dealership only sells generic keys and they're $25. Whats up with that? $25 for a key? Wait, it gets worse...
Now, the parts guy couldn't cut the key. I gotta go to service for that. Now my explorer is a 2000, and if you don't know that means there is a little microchip in the key. You can't start the car without it. So, I get to the service department, and they say it's gonna take an hour to program and cut the key... and cost $77.00. So I laid it all out and it's gonna be $112 with tax in order to get a spare key. When I bought my Supra, we special ordered the toyota blank and the whole thing cost me $13.
I had to post this here, cause the people on the explorer web forums I found aren't too intelligent. I don't feel like talking to them... ever!
Sorry for wasting your time! Thanks for reading!
modnar
Now, the parts guy couldn't cut the key. I gotta go to service for that. Now my explorer is a 2000, and if you don't know that means there is a little microchip in the key. You can't start the car without it. So, I get to the service department, and they say it's gonna take an hour to program and cut the key... and cost $77.00. So I laid it all out and it's gonna be $112 with tax in order to get a spare key. When I bought my Supra, we special ordered the toyota blank and the whole thing cost me $13.
I had to post this here, cause the people on the explorer web forums I found aren't too intelligent. I don't feel like talking to them... ever!
Sorry for wasting your time! Thanks for reading!
modnar