--- title: "2016 ford explorer key fob — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/2016-ford-explorer-key-fob" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:37:43.603Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($69K/yr) — 2016 ford explorer key fob doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($69K/yr) — 2016 ford explorer key fob doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "2016 ford explorer key fob — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **2016 ford explorer key fob** **Skip it****39/100 ** a small market ($69K/yr) — 2016 ford explorer key fob doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$69K** **Growth (1y)** **+158.0%** **Products** **12** **Brands** **9** was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **13** **Price range** **$10.11–$39.39** **Returns** **4.4%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **21** ×0.20 Quality gap **59** ×0.10 Returns **65** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +158.0% year over year. 2K888.5Spike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - MechanMagic36% - SUPALAND14% - DLOJOY11% - QfungYe11% - Keymall9% - QBUC9% - Other (3 brands)11% The top 5 products capture 76% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 9 brands and 13 sellers compete here. **Brands** **9 **▲rising was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **13** **Top 5 brand share** **81%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![MechanMagic Key Fob Replacement Compatible for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 Edge Mustang Fusion Titanium Lincoln MKZ MKC 2014-2016 MKX 2016-2019 Smart Car Keyless Entry Remote Control 902Mhz 164-R7989](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zB8z3tDeL.jpg) [**MechanMagic Key Fob Replacement Compatible for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 Edge Mustang Fusion Titanium Lincoln MKZ MKC 2014-2016 MKX 2016-2019 Smart Car Keyless Entry Remote Control 902Mhz 164-R7989**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FSSXV4Q) MechanMagic$39.394.1★66636%▼falling 2 ![Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Shell Case Button Pad Cover for Ford Fusion Mustang Explorer Lincoln MKZ MKC 2013-2017](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mjiOJRMjL.jpg) [**Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Shell Case Button Pad Cover for Ford Fusion Mustang Explorer Lincoln MKZ MKC 2013-2017**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNLGFQQ) DLOJOY$13.784.2★1,42711%▼falling 3 ![QfungYe For Ford Key Fob Cover Accessories Matte TPU Material With a Cute Leather Keychain For Explorer F150 Bronco Fusion Escape Expedition Mustang Edge And Other Models. (Matte Gray Model2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LM-dTk-yL.jpg) [**QfungYe For Ford Key Fob Cover Accessories Matte TPU Material With a Cute Leather Keychain For Explorer F150 Bronco Fusion Escape Expedition Mustang Edge And Other Models. (Matte Gray Model2)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSS92JR4) QfungYe$12.544.4★3011%▲rising 4 ![SUPALAND 4Buttons Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Edge Fusion 2015-2016 Explorer 2016-2017 Mustang 2015-2017 Smart Proximity Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8109 315 MHz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HoYpzONRL.jpg) [**SUPALAND 4Buttons Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Edge Fusion 2015-2016 Explorer 2016-2017 Mustang 2015-2017 Smart Proximity Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8109 315 MHz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBQVQ8S) SUPALAND$36.644.0★349%▲rising 5 ![Keymall Remote Key Fob Case Shell Cover Replacement for Ford Edge/Explorer/Fusion/Mustang for Lincoln MKZ/MKC/MKX(FCC ID:M3N-A2C31243300 P/N:164-R7989) 5 Buttons Just A Key Shell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q5UO78hrL.jpg) [**Keymall Remote Key Fob Case Shell Cover Replacement for Ford Edge/Explorer/Fusion/Mustang for Lincoln MKZ/MKC/MKX(FCC ID:M3N-A2C31243300 P/N:164-R7989) 5 Buttons Just A Key Shell**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T2PPKQZ) Keymall$16.014.3★1,2819%▼falling 6 ![QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Blue Series 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wWPoW6TcL.jpg) [**QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Blue Series 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVY4SKK) QBUC$10.114.5★3025%▲rising 7 ![QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Red Series 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jNf0U07HL.jpg) [**QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Red Series 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVYZ4YX) QBUC$10.204.5★3024%▲rising 8 ![Yumzeco Compatible with Ford Mustang Key Fob Cover Key Fob Shells Case for F150 Mustang Explorer Edge Fusion Lincoln MKZ MKC MKX Metal Shell Carbon Fiber Pattern Silicone Full Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ia6xqe4YL.jpg) [**Yumzeco Compatible with Ford Mustang Key Fob Cover Key Fob Shells Case for F150 Mustang Explorer Edge Fusion Lincoln MKZ MKC MKX Metal Shell Carbon Fiber Pattern Silicone Full Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJDYW9M) Yumzeco$24.904.6★1754%▲rising 9 ![Guteauto Key Fob Cover Replacement 4 Buttons Key Fob Shell Case M3N-A2C31243300 164-R7989 for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 for Ford Edge / Fusion Titanium / Mustang 2015-2023 (Empty Shell Only)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H0+4mCMSL.jpg) [**Guteauto Key Fob Cover Replacement 4 Buttons Key Fob Shell Case M3N-A2C31243300 164-R7989 for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 for Ford Edge / Fusion Titanium / Mustang 2015-2023 (Empty Shell Only)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3J42736) Guteauto$14.004.1★2863%▼falling 10 ![Key Fob Case Shell Fit for Ford Explorer Edge Mustange Fusion 5 Buttons Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Cover Casing with Button Pad & Uncut Key Blade Blank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+4qi-W6pL.jpg) [**Key Fob Case Shell Fit for Ford Explorer Edge Mustange Fusion 5 Buttons Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Cover Casing with Button Pad & Uncut Key Blade Blank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZYLFTD) Arruweer$10.124.1★1,0393%▼falling 11 ![SUPALAND Key Fob Shell Case Replacement Fits for Ford Mustang Fusion Edge Explorer F150 F250 F350 Lincoln MKZ MKX MKC 2014-2017 Keyless Entry Remote Control 5 Button Pad Cover M3N-A2C31243300](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Usr48DPML.jpg) [**SUPALAND Key Fob Shell Case Replacement Fits for Ford Mustang Fusion Edge Explorer F150 F250 F350 Lincoln MKZ MKX MKC 2014-2017 Keyless Entry Remote Control 5 Button Pad Cover M3N-A2C31243300**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC94CY59) SUPALAND$13.683.9★6223%—flat 12 ![SUPALAND Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Explorer 2016 2017 Ford F-150 2015 2016 2017 Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8111 5926057 FL3T-15K601-EC 315 MHz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xAdtTREhL.jpg) [**SUPALAND Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Explorer 2016 2017 Ford F-150 2015 2016 2017 Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8111 5926057 FL3T-15K601-EC 315 MHz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWJW7BW1) SUPALAND$29.935.0★12%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 12 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![MechanMagic Key Fob Replacement Compatible for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 Edge Mustang Fusion Titanium Lincoln MKZ MKC 2014-2016 MKX 2016-2019 Smart Car Keyless Entry Remote Control 902Mhz 164-R7989](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zB8z3tDeL.jpg)**MechanMagic Key Fob Replacement Compatible for Ford Explorer 2016-2017 Edge Mustang Fusion Titanium Lincoln MKZ MKC 2014-2016 MKX 2016-2019 Smart Car Keyless Entry Remote Control 902Mhz 164-R7989** MechanMagic**$39.39**4.1★666 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FSSXV4Q) [![Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Shell Case Button Pad Cover for Ford Fusion Mustang Explorer Lincoln MKZ MKC 2013-2017](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mjiOJRMjL.jpg)**Keyless Entry Remote Smart Key Fob Shell Case Button Pad Cover for Ford Fusion Mustang Explorer Lincoln MKZ MKC 2013-2017** DLOJOY**$13.78**4.2★1,427 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNLGFQQ) [![QfungYe For Ford Key Fob Cover Accessories Matte TPU Material With a Cute Leather Keychain For Explorer F150 Bronco Fusion Escape Expedition Mustang Edge And Other Models. 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(Matte Gray Model2)** QfungYe**$12.54**4.4★30 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSS92JR4) [![SUPALAND 4Buttons Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Edge Fusion 2015-2016 Explorer 2016-2017 Mustang 2015-2017 Smart Proximity Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8109 315 MHz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HoYpzONRL.jpg)**SUPALAND 4Buttons Key Fob Replacement Fits for Ford Edge Fusion 2015-2016 Explorer 2016-2017 Mustang 2015-2017 Smart Proximity Keyless Entry Remote Control M3N-A2C31243800 164-R8109 315 MHz** SUPALAND**$36.64**4.0★34 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBQVQ8S) [![Keymall Remote Key Fob Case Shell Cover Replacement for Ford Edge/Explorer/Fusion/Mustang for Lincoln MKZ/MKC/MKX(FCC ID:M3N-A2C31243300 P/N:164-R7989) 5 Buttons Just A Key Shell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q5UO78hrL.jpg)**Keymall Remote Key Fob Case Shell Cover Replacement for Ford Edge/Explorer/Fusion/Mustang for Lincoln MKZ/MKC/MKX(FCC ID:M3N-A2C31243300 P/N:164-R7989) 5 Buttons Just A Key Shell** Keymall**$16.01**4.3★1,281 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T2PPKQZ) [![QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Blue Series 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wWPoW6TcL.jpg)**QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Blue Series 1)** QBUC**$10.11**4.5★302 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVY4SKK) [![QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Red Series 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jNf0U07HL.jpg)**QBUC Key Fob Cover for Ford 2013-2018 Explorer F150 Lincoln MKC Fusion Mustang Edge 5 Buttons Smart Key (Red Series 1)** QBUC**$10.20**4.5★302 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFVYZ4YX) [![Yumzeco Compatible with Ford Mustang Key Fob Cover Key Fob Shells Case for F150 Mustang Explorer Edge Fusion Lincoln MKZ MKC MKX Metal Shell Carbon Fiber Pattern Silicone Full Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ia6xqe4YL.jpg)**Yumzeco Compatible with Ford Mustang Key Fob Cover Key Fob Shells Case for F150 Mustang Explorer Edge Fusion Lincoln MKZ MKC MKX Metal Shell Carbon Fiber Pattern Silicone Full Protection** Yumzeco**$24.90**4.6★175 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJDYW9M) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**16% *“Fits great”* **Quality-Overall**15% *“I had a local locksmith come to my house and program it, took 5 minutes, great product”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**14% *“Works just as it should”* **Value For Money**12% *“Money saver”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to use”* **Efficiency**7% *“Thos worked great”* **Assembly/Installation**4% *“easy to assemble”* **Touch/Button Controls**3% *“buttons click well”* **Product Condition**2% *“Like New”* **Durability**2% *“A good durable item”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“The build quality seemed a bit poor”* **Durability**15% *“Broke quickly”* **Functionality-Overall**13% *“Still won't program”* **Size-Overall**10% *“Couldnt get circuit board to fit”* **Assembly/Installation**7% *“A little hard to put together”* **Touch/Button Controls**5% *“The buttons dont work”* **Value For Money**4% *“Waste of money”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“Did not pair”* **Design-Overall**4% *“Poor case design”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3% *“Could have come with instruction or a QR code for them”* #### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall19% - Size-Overall17% - Compatibility-Overall15% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Touch/Button Controls8% - Assembly/Installation5% - Software/Application3% - Mechanism Issues3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Fastener Quality2%