MechanMagic Key Fob Replacement Compatible with Ford Explorer Expedition Edge 2017-2022 Escape Lincoln Navigator Aviator Corsair Push Start Keyless Entry Remote Start 164-R8198 164-R8278 164-R8226

Lost the original fob for our Explorer and rather then pay dealer prices for a replacement plus programming fees, ordered this one and figured I'd try programming it myself first before caving and booking an appointment. Fit is accurate, size and shape match the factory fob closely enough that it sits comfortably in a pocket or on a keyring without feeling bulky or off compared to the original. Appearance is close too, buttons laid out the same way so there's no relearning where anything is, doesn't look like an obvious aftermarket part. Features all worked as expected once programmed, lock, unlock, remote start and panic button all responding reliably, haven't had any dropped signals or delayed responses reaching for the door. Programmability was the part I was most nervous about, but following the steps for our specific model year it paired up without needing a dealer visit or special equipment beyond what's outlined in the instructions. For the price compared to what the dealer wanted for a replacement plus programming, this saved a significant amount of money doing it ourselves, real value for anyone comfortable following a step by step guide. Only complaint is the instructions could be a little clearer on the exact programming sequence for our specific year, took two attempts to get the timing right. Great replacement fob, works just like the original for a fraction of the dealer cost.

Easily programed by locksmith and works as well as the original

Key works if left in emergency tray but doesnt recognise it anywere else and the buttons dont work i replaced battery still same ordeal

Took the new key fob for my 2023 Explorer to batteries plus. Charged $80 to program and $20 to copy the door key. Works great!! This would have cost several hundred more if I went through the manufacturer

I took this key fob to the dealer to get it programmed as an admin key. I recently purchased the 2020 Corsair and accidentally changed the only key they gave me into a MyKey. Normally a MyKey is for valet or for you to give to a teenage driver. What that does is limit certain things while driving like radio sound volume limited to 40% and speed limited as well. This keeps a teenager more focused on the road and not the music and makes sure they don't go too fast. That's all fine but you can't change and have the car remember some settings like with the driver assist controls or the seats. This worked like a charm giving me a second admin key on the cheap while also enabling the dealer to reprogram my original key as an admin key. *Note - as a software developer I found this odd and argued with the service department at first. It made no sense to me however their system can program a blank key to an admin key if it's the only key you have. But it cannot program a MyKey to an admin key without another admin key. I didn't understand why a blank key could be programed as an admin key by itself, but you can't blank a myKey and program it as a MyKey without an admin key. What is Lincoln afraid of that teenagers are going to driver to the dealership and pay to have the key reprogrammed? I will say my local Ford dealer charged me $89.99 to program the remote/key combo. If I'd purchased a key at Lincoln, it would have been $250 plus another $149 to get it programmed.

To avoid being scalped by Ford dealer I purchased this item. Too bad batteries were not included. Still have to get key cut, will cost about $40...getting some early error messages about key not recognized or battery low. And I purchased it only about 5 weeks ago. Other than that, at least it is working.

Worked just like it was supposed too and saved us 350 to buy just the new fob from the dealership. We did pay the extra $50 to have it programmed because was told if it's not done right the first time then it can't be programmed and it's basically useless. The locksmith did show us how to programmed another if we wanted to get a 3rd just in case

Just like original and good quality

The phobe was exactly what I needed, the dealer was sceptic at first but did the setup and it works