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Ford Car Key Replacement in Hawthorne
Need Ford car keys replaced in Hawthorne? Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and available 24/7, coming to your F-150, Explorer, or other Ford wherever it is parked. We handle lost, spare, and all-keys-lost situations. Call (323) 997-8867.
- Mobile to your Hawthorne location
- Keys & fobs programmed on site
- Available 24/7
Losing the key to a Ford in Hawthorne rarely happens at a convenient moment. Maybe your F-150 is parked near the aerospace corridor after a long shift, or your Explorer is sitting outside a Holly Glen driveway with no key in sight. Either way, you do not need a tow to a dealer. Crenshaw Lock Company brings the work to the vehicle, and we have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987.
Most modern Fords use either a PATS transponder key, which pairs an electronic code in the key with the vehicle, or an Intelligent Access push-button system with a proximity key fob. Which one your truck or SUV has depends on the model and year, so we confirm the correct key by VIN rather than guessing. That keeps you from paying for the wrong key and gets you driving again with a key that is properly set up for your vehicle.
How it works in Hawthorne
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Call and share your vehicle details
Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us your Ford model, year, and where it is parked in Hawthorne. We will ask about your situation: all keys lost, one key left to copy, or a damaged key.
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Verify ownership and confirm the key by VIN
On arrival we confirm you are the rightful owner and use your VIN to determine the correct key type for your Ford, whether a PATS transponder key or an Intelligent Access proximity key.
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Cut or prepare the new key on site
Our mobile unit comes to you, so the key is prepared at your vehicle. Bladed keys are cut as needed, and push-button fobs are matched to the correct type for your truck or SUV.
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Program and test everything
We set up the new key so the vehicle recognizes it, then test starting, locking, and unlocking. If you have an old spare, we check that it still works too, and can add another spare while we are there.
What affects the price
- Key type: a basic bladed transponder key differs from an Intelligent Access push-button key.
- Model and year: your F-150 or Explorer generation determines which key and procedure apply.
- Number of keys: all keys lost, one key left to duplicate, and adding a spare each involve different work.
- Whether a working key exists: copying from a key you still have is generally simpler than starting from nothing.
- Time and location of the call: after-hours service and difficult parking situations can affect the final quote.
Ford keys across Hawthorne
Hawthorne drivers are a varied group, from engineers heading to work near SpaceX on Rocket Road and the legacy Northrop Grumman campuses to families in Holly Glen, Bodger Park, and Ramona who rely on an F-150 or Explorer every day. We come to driveways, apartment lots, curbsides, and workplace parking throughout ZIP codes 90250 and 90251, so you can stay put while we handle the key.
The new 360 South Bay community, the streets near Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field), and the neighborhoods that shaped the Beach Boys' story all make up our service area. Wherever your Ford is stranded, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you, day or night.
See our Ford key guides by model and year, or all Hawthorne services.
Need a Ford key in Hawthorne?
Call (323) 997-8867 — we come to your vehicle 24/7.
Ford keys in Hawthorne — FAQs
What if I lost all my Ford keys in Hawthorne?
Can you make a spare Ford key before I lose the last one?
What if I don't have my original key at all?
What is the difference between a bladed key and a push-button Ford key?
How do you confirm which key my F-150 or Explorer needs?
Do I have to tow my Ford to a dealer?
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.