The 2015–2018 Edge uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Ford Edge key guide.

2018 Ford Edge: key facts

Key type: Flip key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: Varies by trim — we confirm by VIN
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

The flip key on these years is the same N5F-A08TAA family as the 2013-2016 Fusion, and vendors genuinely split on its chip: Strattec/CLK copy says Texas 4D63 80-bit while UHS aftermarket listings say 128-bit — we read the existing key or test the chip before cutting. Smart proximity fob with push-button start on upper trims.

Same key system as the 2015–2018 Edge

Ford kept the Edge's key system unchanged across 2015–2018, so everything about replacing a 2018 key — blanks, programming, and what happens if every key is lost — matches the rest of that run. The full year-by-year breakdown lives in our Ford Edge key guide.

What drives the price is the key type, whether you still have a working key, and where the car is parked. There's more on Ford programming in general on our Ford key page.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.

2018 Ford Edge key replacement

2018 Ford Edge: key facts

Same key system as the 2015–2018 Edge

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