Ford Explorer Sport Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2001–2010 10 model years
Programming steps, the battery it takes, and the exact replacement fob for every Ford Explorer Sport model year we cover (2001–2010). Find your year in the table, then jump to the details for that generation.
Every Ford Explorer Sport model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key, Remote · 3/4/6-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2009 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key, Remote · 3/4/6-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2008 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2007 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2006 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2005 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2004 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2003 | Remote, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2002 | Remote, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon | |
| 2001 | Remote Head Key, Transponder Key · 3/4-button | CR2032 battery on Amazon |
2010 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7006 +74 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Remote
A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
6-button Remote
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- GOH-PCGEN2
- OE part #
- 8L3D-15K601-AA
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2009 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7006 +76 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Remote
A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
6-button Remote
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- GOH-PCGEN2
- OE part #
- 8L3D-15K601-AA
- Frequency
- 433 MHz
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2007–2008 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U722, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7003, 164-R7004, 164-R7005, 164-R7006 +76 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2004–2006 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7996, 164-R8020, 164-R8021, 164-R8070 +37 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2002–2003 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote
A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
3/4-button Remote
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7996, 164-R8020, 164-R8021, 164-R8070 +37 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
5 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
2001 Ford Explorer Sport
Remote / key fob programming
Programming a remote on this Ford resets every remote for the vehicle, so you reprogram them all together. There are two common methods — try Method A first, and if it doesn't work use Method B. Do not press the brake pedal at any point.
Full steps: Ford Remote Programming: Reset and Relearn Every Remote
Key programming
You can add a new key to this Ford yourself if you already have two keys that start the engine. The new key must be cut first, and it has to be a genuine key — a cloned hardware-store key won't work.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Remote Head Key
One piece: a cut metal blade with the lock/unlock buttons built into the head.
3/4-button Remote Head Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- CWTWB1U212, CWTWB1U322, CWTWB1U331, CWTWB1U345, CWTWB1U793, CWTWBIU322, CWTWBIU331, CWTWBIU345, GQ43VT11T, OUC6000022, OUCD6000022
- OE part #
- 15K60153309140, 15K601535093529138, 164-R7996, 164-R8020, 164-R8021, 164-R8070 +35 more
- Frequency
- 315 MHz
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4D 63 80 BIT
Transponder Key
6 versionsA cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- BH75
- OE part #
- BH75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H72-PT-SK, H72PT
- OE part #
- 011-R0221, 40155, 597602, 598333, BH72-PT, H72-PHT +2 more
- Chip
- TEXAS ID 4C
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO25
- OE part #
- 11196FD
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- AF00007290
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- FO-15DE
- OE part #
- JMA-H75
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- H92PT
- OE part #
- 5944375, 5944486, H92-PT, H92PT
- Chip
- 4D-63 80-BIT
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
Ford Explorer Sport key fob battery
Your Ford Explorer Sport key fob uses a CR2032 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries (4-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Look for a small notch or screw on the side of the fob where the key blade meets the buttons.
- 2 Pry the housing apart with a coin or small flathead (or remove the screw).
- 3 Pop out the old coin cell, noting its orientation.
- 4 Insert the new battery the same way up, then snap the case shut.
- 5 Test the buttons — if they work, you're done.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Try not to touch both faces of the new battery; skin oils shorten its life.
- If the buttons still don't respond after a new battery, the remote may need re-syncing or programming.
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