,99 explorer key and tumbler trplscrment

Asked by Jim Jul 23, 2018 at 04:15 AM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 2 Dr Sport SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced key and tumbler now
theft light flashing fast and won't
start help

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

The theft prevention feature is not recognizing the new key. Hold the old key near the new key while cranking up. The communication with the old chip might make it work. Eventually you may have to get the Ford dealer to reprogram the car to the new key. Not sure. Just a guess.

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