[Solved] Looking for code retrieval service for 2000 Ford Explorer

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Zerocool
Member since November 2022 • 17 posts

Looking for my 2000 Ford Explorer's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1998 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Ford Explorer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Lonewolf
Member • 86 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2000 Ford Explorer, hope someone can help.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 68 posts

This just might solve my 2000 Ford Explorer's ignition issue.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 7 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2000 Ford Explorer.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 32 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2000 Ford Explorer won’t recognize the key.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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