They said it couldn't be done, but I was able to program a replacement intelligent access key myself without the need to pay a locksmith or dealer. I have a 2017 FFE and wanted a 3rd key in case I lost one of the others. Apparently you can't program a key yourself without 2 working keys. The instructions to program your key in the owners manual are correct. The instructions that Ford has online are not correct by the way. The owners manuals for the 2015 through 2017 FFE show the same programming instructions so I would assume the process would work for those year model cars as well.
I purchased my replacement key from CarAndTruckRemotes.com. I ordered a remanufactured (used) key for $72 plus $3 shipping after $8 off coupon. Looking at the website today it looks like they just raised their prices by $10. It took them 3 tries to get the correct key to me, but they paid for all the back and forth shipping, so no complaint here. They also sent a new key instead of used on the last round because they felt bad for all the back and forth. They were confused by the change in part number for the 2017 year.
Be sure you order the correct key number. The part number is printed on the black plastic under the emergency key. You will need a magnifying glass and bright light to be able to read these numbers. There are 3 numbers and you need to match all for the key to work. The bottom number on my key started with BT4T. Apparently earlier years used the key that started with CJ5T. Also make sure you order the correct emergency key. Mine was the square laser cut key. Some year cars had an old style key.
Enjoying my 2017 FFE with the extended range and DC quick charging. I was considering a used model, but got such a good deal on a new one, I couldn't pass it up. I paid $23K at the dealer and after $10K in rebates it came to $13K. Used models are selling for that much here. If I could have qualified for the state rebate of $2500, the price would have been $10500. Of course you have to pay the sales tax on the full $23K amount which amounted to about $2K. There aren't many new cars that are selling for less. I figure I save $1000 per year just on fuel costs alone over driving my 20 mpg truck.
I purchased my replacement key from CarAndTruckRemotes.com. I ordered a remanufactured (used) key for $72 plus $3 shipping after $8 off coupon. Looking at the website today it looks like they just raised their prices by $10. It took them 3 tries to get the correct key to me, but they paid for all the back and forth shipping, so no complaint here. They also sent a new key instead of used on the last round because they felt bad for all the back and forth. They were confused by the change in part number for the 2017 year.
Be sure you order the correct key number. The part number is printed on the black plastic under the emergency key. You will need a magnifying glass and bright light to be able to read these numbers. There are 3 numbers and you need to match all for the key to work. The bottom number on my key started with BT4T. Apparently earlier years used the key that started with CJ5T. Also make sure you order the correct emergency key. Mine was the square laser cut key. Some year cars had an old style key.
Enjoying my 2017 FFE with the extended range and DC quick charging. I was considering a used model, but got such a good deal on a new one, I couldn't pass it up. I paid $23K at the dealer and after $10K in rebates it came to $13K. Used models are selling for that much here. If I could have qualified for the state rebate of $2500, the price would have been $10500. Of course you have to pay the sales tax on the full $23K amount which amounted to about $2K. There aren't many new cars that are selling for less. I figure I save $1000 per year just on fuel costs alone over driving my 20 mpg truck.
