Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

New key needed

MIkey1212
MIkey1212
in Ford Focus Club

Featured Replies

I bought a car with only one key and looking for advice on how to get a duplicate  I am aware I can go to Ford but are there better  alternatives preferably cheaper

Thanks in advance

  • Quote


    2 hours ago, MIkey1212 said:

    I bought a car with only one key and looking for advice on how to get a duplicate  I am aware I can go to Ford but are there better  alternatives preferably cheaper

    The PATS security system means that on a 2020 model your options are very limited.

    You can either get a genuine Ford key from a Ford dealer (strongly recommended) for around £220 which includes programming the car.

    OR

    You can go to somewhere like Timpsons and get a non-Ford key, which they will 'clone' from your existing key (a very bad idea) for which they will charge around £240

    It is important to understand that it is the car that needs to be programmed to recognise the new key and it is not the key that needs programmed. The Ford system requires that all keys are fully deleted from the vehicles memory and then the existing key and the new key are programmed back in to the vehicles memory at the same time. This means that any 'missing' keys will no longer work with the car should they happen to be found.

    The Timpson's  method of cloning the existing key, can and does lead to problems in the future if one of the keys is lost. It also compromises the security of the car.

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 179 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.