Purchasing and Programming another FOB

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This seems like the better deal to me ?‍♂ :
Those don't seem to be quite the same remotes when you look at the details.
They may both work fine, who knows.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Purchasing and Programming another FOB 1623883464759

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Those don't seem to be quite the same remotes when you look at the details.
They may both work fine, who knows.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Purchasing and Programming another FOB 1623883482360

Ford Mustang Mach-E Purchasing and Programming another FOB 1623883482360
It was pointed out somewhere that the FCC ID was what counted, and these are identical. I can't verify that but I read it on the internet so it must be true.
 

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It was pointed out somewhere that the FCC ID was what counted, and these are identical. I can't verify that but I read it on the internet so it must be true.
Maybe true, maybe not :)

I personally ordered, received, dealer programmed and now have 2 FOB’s

Something went right
 

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Those don't seem to be quite the same remotes when you look at the details.
They may both work fine, who knows.

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Importantly, note that the Ford Part Number is the same on both, 164-R8159, the FCC ID is the same on both, M3N-A2C931423, the IC number is the same, 7812A-A2C931423 and the cross reference Strattec PN is the same, 5929510, which tells me they should be the same unit. Some of the other part numbers are the retailer's internal SKU which aren't going to match.

I think they are the same unit and was willing to gamble a few bucks on it. Will confirm in a day or two. ;)

EDIT: received the eBay unit and it came with the key blank and appears to be the exact correct unit. Not bad!
 
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I think someone posted here a picture of the European fob with the front trunk button. If that is real I wonder if we could order that here in US as a second fob ?
 


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Heck looks good, I ordered one to have on hand and try when my car comes in.
 

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Importantly, note that the Ford Part Number is the same on both, 164-R8159, the FCC ID is the same on both, M3N-A2C931423, the IC number is the same, 7812A-A2C931423 and the cross reference Strattec PN is the same, 5929510, which tells me they should be the same unit. Some of the other part numbers are the retailer's internal SKU which aren't going to match.

I think they are the same unit and was willing to gamble a few bucks on it. Will confirm in a day or two. ;)
Are we still debating if it’s going to work?

True fact

Many folks already ordered and had programmed the exact FOB with 100% success.

$73 bucks from the link I provided plus programming by a dealer.

or the $57 eBay one which looks the same. I can only vouch for the one I got but they all appear the same.
 
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Are we still debating if it’s going to work?

True fact

Many folks already ordered and had programmed the exact FOB with 100% success.

$73 bucks from the link I provided plus programming by a dealer.

or the $57 eBay one which looks the same. I can only vouch for the one I got but they all appear the same.
I'm not debating anything, just pointing out that the two items screenshotted are the same item since there was some uncertainty about the part numbers.

EDIT: received the eBay unit and it came with the key blank and appears to be the exact correct unit. Not bad!
 
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As long as the clicky goes beep beep and starts the car, it'll work.

I've got one from eBay in this thread on the way. Family hates this because it blocks them in the driveway and since my PaaK works about as well as Ford electronics do, it doesn't work for anyone. Gotta get to the dealer for that TSB at some point. Or whatever fancy name they call em now.
 

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Anyone get an extra key fob programmed in DFW area? I called Autonation Ford Frisco and they said that it will be $155 to program. Just wondering if anyone gotten it done cheaper?
If you're still looking, I just had an extra key fob programmed at Five Star Ford in Lewisville for $78.95. Contact the service department and ask for Rob Romano.
I brought a fob that I purchased from carandtruckremotes.com
 

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If you're still looking, I just had an extra key fob programmed at Five Star Ford in Lewisville for $78.95. Contact the service department and ask for Rob Romano.
I brought a fob that I purchased from carandtruckremotes.com
Thank you! Will get in touch with them. I am still waiting to receive the keyfob.
 

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Refurbished one worked ok for you?
Looked brand new, Indistinguishable from the one that came with the car.

UPDATE: Just noticed there is a difference with the hatch release button showing a trunk open icon instead of a hatch open.
 
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Reading this thread is frustrating. I can't believe Ford left us in this mess with a $55,000 + car. With such a convoluted design for PaaK, I just cant see it EVER becoming reliable or useful enough. If the key is not on the phone then the phone is NOT a key.

In any case, I don't believe in half measures at this point, I have bought another keyfob for (3) total and am going back to life360.

I have deleted ford pass and abandoning the experiment entirely for now. Maybe in 3-5 years I may revisit.
 

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Anyone have luck with a 3rd fob using this procedure (assuming 2 dealer programmed keys?)
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