Ford key replacement in Portsmouth
Ford is the make we see most often – Fiestas on driveways, Kugas in supermarket car parks and Transits that need to be back at work by lunchtime. We cut and program Ford keys at your location, so a lost key doesn't mean a recovery truck and a week's wait at the dealer.
How much does a replacement Ford key cost in Portsmouth?
A Ford spare key usually costs £150–£290 when you still have a working key, and replacing a lost Ford key typically costs £200–£450 when every key is gone. The price depends on the key type and immobiliser system. We cut and program Ford keys at your car across Portsmouth & the PO postcode area and confirm a fixed price from your registration first.
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| Spare key | £150–£290 (average) |
|---|---|
| All keys lost | £200–£450 (average) |
| Response time | around 1 hour |
| Warranty | 12 months on parts and labour |
Ford key faults we see most
- Flip blade won't lock open or snaps at the pivot
- Worn rubber buttons on Fiesta and Focus fobs
- Transit keys lost before a shift
- Engine cranks but won't start – key chip not recognised
- Only one key supplied with a used car
How Ford keys and immobilisers work
PATS transponder keys
Ford's Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) checks a chip in the key before the engine will run. Every new key has to be programmed to the car, not just cut.
Flip remote keys
The fold-out key used on most Fiestas, Focuses and Transits from the mid-2000s. Remote buttons are paired separately from the chip.
Ford KeyFree
Keyless entry and push-button start on newer models. The car senses the fob nearby; we program new fobs with diagnostic equipment through the OBD port.
Van load-area locks
Transit and Transit Custom vans often have separate rear or side door locks, which we can match to the new key.
Ford jobs we've done recently
Ford Transit Custom
New flip key cut and programmed on the driveway – van back at work the same morning.
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Volkswagen Golf
Worn ignition barrel sorted on site – key turns smoothly again, no tow to a garage.
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BMW M4
New smart key coded to the car's security module on site, avoiding a dealer wait.
Read the jobFords we work on most
- Fiesta
- Britain's long-time favourite. Flip keys on most, KeyFree on later Titanium and ST trims.
- Focus
- Flip keys up to around 2018, smart keys becoming standard after.
- Kuga
- Mostly KeyFree smart keys with push-button start.
- Puma
- Newer crossover – KeyFree as standard on most trims.
- Transit & Transit Custom
- The workhorse van. Flip keys and KeyFree depending on year, often with extra load-area locks.
- Ranger
- Pick-up with flip or smart keys; popular with trades.
Other Ford models are covered too – call with your registration.
Ford key questions
Beyond Ford: more ways we can help
Get a Ford key quote
Tell us the registration and where the car is – we'll confirm the price before we start.
Portsmouth Car Keys
023 9299 0167Mon–Sun, 8am–10pm
Mobile service – we come to you across Portsmouth & the PO postcode area
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