what the heck is this second key for?

[crew_dawg16]

hey guys, I've had my stang for about 2 months now and I have never figured out what this second key is for. It has no chip in it, it is like a key you could get from wal-mart. It says ford on it and is a different cut than the ignition key. It doesn't work in the glove box or any of the exterior locks. Any ideas

 

[mcmmotorsports]

If it doesn't work on anything, I'd say scrap it.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I got two keys with my car that look identical. They are both the big black ones with the chip in them.

I also got two of the keyless entry remotes.

 

[GTn00b]

I know what your talking about there was one in the glove box, they didnt have a clue what the hell it was?

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Maybe it is a Valet Key?
Only operates the ignition and allows you to leave stuff locked in the trunk.
Is it gray?

 

[53BigDog]

maybe just a door key for that little magnetic box that you leave under the fender if you ever lock your black key in the car?

 

[FallenPhoenix]

it's for the door, some people put them in their wallet or something they carry on their person all the time in case you lock your main key in the car.

 

[drexebo]

he said it doesn't work on any of the exterior locks...

 

[FallenPhoenix]

damn, guess I should read a little closer... Maybe it's to a different vehicle, take it to the lot you bought your car from and see if it works in anything else

 

[Cobra Jay]

I got two keys with my car that look identical. They are both the big black ones with the chip in them.

I also got two of the keyless entry remotes.

You're supposed to get 2 of each when you buy a new car. If you didn't, you should go back to the dealer. Keys with the anti-theft chips are like $50 each and they have to be programmed for your vehicle which costs about a 1/2 hour labor. Key fobs are around $125 a piece. If you don't have 2, the dealer owes you another one for $0. Even if you bought it used from a dealership, they still should give you another one at no cost(unless it wasn't a Ford dealer). If you bought it from a private party, I'd go back and ask them where the other key is.

 

[FallenPhoenix]

fyi, you can program your own key once you have two that are programmed, for extras.

 

[DBMSTNG]

it's a key to an old Ford.

 

[mcmmotorsports]

it's a key to an old Ford.

Probably some '73 Mach 1 sitting in someones barn wastin' away

 

[FruitNCrunch]

fyi, you can program your own key once you have two that are programmed, for extras.

how do you do that?

 

[wesl56]

Even if you bought it used from a dealership, they still should give you another one at no cost(unless it wasn't a Ford dealer).

you sure about that? i bought mine used from a ford place and this is all i got

the key i got is a copy, it doesnt say ford or anything on it... and what is that little metal thing? just a keychain of some sort?

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Yes, that is a key chain that separates allowing you to leave your keys in the ignition and take off your house key.

 

[Scootr68]

I bet the other set of keys are on the other part of that keychain,lol!!!!!

 

[Cobra Jay]

you sure about that? i bought mine used from a ford place and this is all i got.

They should give you a spare for free if they are a cool dealership that takes care of their customers. I'd go back and ask them where your other key and key fob is!