Ford focus key

billyboy, I had Ford make me a couple of unchipped keys. About $4 each. You could probably have one made at most any hardware store. If your steering doesn't lock I don't know what function the key serves in the ignition while traveling. You can see from my post above why I couldn't use them, but they made them.

There used to be a Ford Service rep here on the board who might have the answers on the pro's and con's, but I haven't seen any posts by him for a while. Maybe a call to a dealer or Ford might get you a definitive answer.

Safe travels.