johnnpee Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hello! Just got a used 2017 style Lincoln key fob for $40 and successfully programmed it to my 2014 (will need the 2 original keys). I hate the cheap hollow plastic feeling of the 2013-2016 style key. Only downside is the key blade is not really transferable unless you get it cut somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftoverture Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Good for you and thanks for sharing. As for me, I dislike the newer key fobs because they are so big and heavy. I always wonder how they can make my phone with the capabilities of a super computer but our key fobs remain relatively ginormous devices that sit like a brick in our pockets. scn101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scn101 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) I agree with @leftoverture. I preferred the smaller size key fob from my 2014 Fusion vs my 2019 MKZH fob that is way to big and heavy for what it does. Edited October 16, 2021 by scn101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drolds1 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Ironic. Lincoln specifically designed this fob as part of the MKZ upgrade for 2017. They wanted it to have a heavier, more luxurious feel befitting a luxury car and to further differentiate it from the Fusion. IMO, the previous fob that I had with my 2014 was a cheap-feeling piece shared with the Fusion. The "chrome" trim on it started peeling and went under my fingernail. Ouch! I was a member of the Lincoln MKS forum when that was model was introduced and there were numerous complaints about the fob. Some owners had them replaced under warranty for the peeling issue. johnnpee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I don't mind the newer ones. Especially when a cute girl comes up and asks, "Is that a Lincoln key fob in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" I respond, "Unfortunately, at my age, it's a key fob." johnnpee, colinsz, bbf2530 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 11:39 PM, johnnpee said: Hello! Just got a used 2017 style Lincoln key fob for $40 and successfully programmed it to my 2014 (will need the 2 original keys). I hate the cheap hollow plastic feeling of the 2013-2016 style key. Only downside is the key blade is not really transferable unless you get it cut somewhere. Would the old key fob internals fit inside the new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Zach said: Would the old key fob internals fit inside the new one? Hi Zach. No. Get the new key cut. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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