Need new key for 2001 Ranger

[lost key]

Hi folks, new to this forum. Seems that I recently lost one of the 2 keys that I had with my 2001 Ranger. Do I need the dealer to program a new key for me or is there a way to do it myself ? As I said, I now only have one key.

TIA

 

[AngryLepercon]

well u can take it to a dealer and have them program it or i also heard there is a combo ex. put the key in turn it backwards tap the brake 3 times, left turn signal, turn the key to on. not sure there is a combo but i heard about it from a ford mechanic. a few years back. i would take it to the dealer anyway.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I think you have to have two keys to program one with the combo, there are instructions in your owners manual.

It is $25 for the key + labor (negligable) to program it at my local dealership, I had my brother (he works there) do it over his lunch hour for my F-150.

That is if you have the big PATS key with a chip in it, PATS may have still been optional. So if you have the smaller normal sized key any hardware store should be able to get one for you.

 

[lost key]

Thanks for the replies guys. 4x4 is correct. Got home & checked manual...says 2 working keys are required to program a 3rd or more. I'll have to bite the bullet & get one made.