Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus: key replacement compared
Shopping the Chevrolet Impala against the Ford Taurus? They are a common full-size sedans cross-shop in the Statesboro area, and the key replacement story is different enough to matter. If you are weighing which is simpler or quicker to get a replacement key for, here is the head-to-head: key technology by model year, how a lost-key job actually runs on each, and the field quirks we see most. Call (912) 209-6131 for same-day mobile service on either one.
Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus at a glance
| Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years covered | 2006–2020 | 2000–2019 |
| Earliest key type | Transponder + Remote | Transponder |
| Newest key type | Flip Key / Proximity | Transponder / Intelligent Access |
| Lost-all-keys handling | Typically on-site via OBD-II | Typically on-site via OBD-II |
| Spare from a working key | On-site, same visit | On-site, same visit |
Key types by year, side by side
Both vehicles changed key technology over their runs, so the right blank, chip, and programmer depend entirely on your model year. Here is what each one uses:
Chevrolet Impala
B99 / B111 blade, PK3 chip. Remote FCC: KOBGT04A / OUC60270.
Flip-key FCC: OHT01060512; proximity (LTZ/Premier) FCC: HYQ4AA.
Ford Taurus
H86 / H92 blade, 4D63 chip.
HU101 blade, 80-bit chip. Proximity FCC: M3N5WY8609; remote-head FCC: OUCD6000022.
Which is simpler or quicker to key?
Neither the Chevrolet Impala nor the Ford Taurus typically needs a dealer for routine key work. Both are mobile, on-site jobs: a spare comes from a working key in a single visit, and a lost-all-keys situation means reading the immobilizer PIN through the OBD-II port before enrolling the new key.
The quirk that trips people up on each
- Worn ignition on W-body cars. High-mile 2006-2013 Impalas wear the cylinder until even a fresh key catches; a cylinder rebuild on-site beats chasing key after key.
- Bladed vs. proximity within one generation. 2010-2019 Taurus trims mix remote-head and push-to-start; the wrong style won't help even within the same year.
How a key job runs on either one
The path works the same way on both. The simplest job on either vehicle is a planned spare made while you still have a working key, because that key acts as the authentication seed and the work is short. A lost-all-keys situation takes more steps on either one, since the programmer has to read the immobilizer PIN before it can enroll a new key. We confirm the exact part by VIN before we dispatch, so the right blank, chip, and programmer are on the truck when we arrive.
Get a replacement key in Statesboro, GA
We are a mobile automotive locksmith and we come to you anywhere in Statesboro, Bulloch County, and southeast Georgia, no tow and no dealership wait, for both the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford Taurus. Call (912) 209-6131.
Compare the full guides
- Chevrolet Impala key replacement guide, all years and key types
- Ford Taurus key replacement guide, all years and key types
- All Chevrolet car keys
- All Ford car keys
Frequently asked: Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus keys
Is the Chevrolet Impala or the Ford Taurus simpler to make a key for?
They are comparable. A spare made from a working key is the simplest path on either vehicle; a lost-all-keys situation takes more steps because we read the immobilizer PIN first. We confirm the exact path by VIN before dispatching.
Can you make a key for both on-site in Statesboro?
Yes. Both the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford Taurus are handled by our mobile unit at your location for the large majority of year ranges. Any exception that needs dealer coordination is flagged on the phone when we confirm your VIN, so the work is set up correctly before we arrive.
Do I need the original key to get a replacement?
No. With a working key we make a spare in a single visit because the original acts as the authentication seed. With no key at all, we read the immobilizer PIN and build a key from your VIN. Both vehicles support both paths.