I wanted to know if our keys have any microchips or and other engine cut out features. I wanted to do a mod of taking the key and adding it to the remoter by doing some fabrication. But I did not want to cut up my key if theres anything inside the actual key I could screw up. Any info would be appreciated!

 

Well if you cutup your key and screw it up I think the key's are actually really pricey ($20 on eBay). But other than that I think I did hear once that they have something in them, but then again I have no idea.

 

Yes there is a chip embedded in the factory ignition key

 

What is the chip for??

 

see, this is exactly why I love this website. Saved me buying a new key, and getting bitched at for ruining a perfectly good key, from the wife. Max, I believe the chip is a engine thing. Cant start the car without the chip in the key. So if someone were to just cut a key exactly like it, they wouldnt be able to start the car. Just wasnt sure if ours had it or not, thanks guys!

 

Got a different question though, kind of in conjunction with this, what about those fusion key fobs that are uncut? I thought someone said they would work with our cars, but how so if our actual key has something in it??

 

My guess would be that all the new Ford Vehicles use the same one...idk?