[It Worked!] 1995 Ford Explorer keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Outlawjoe
Member since January 2023 • 122 posts

Need my 1995 Ford Explorer's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Ford Explorer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenogamer
Member • 18 posts

My 1995 Ford Explorer's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 101 posts

Worked for someone with a 1995 Ford Explorer? Need to hear it!

April 08, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 7 posts

My 1995 Ford Explorer's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 40 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1995 Ford Explorer owner.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 134 posts

This just might solve my 1995 Ford Explorer's ignition issue.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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