[Recommended Fix] How long does it take to get a key code from 2001 Ford F 150 XLT dealer?

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Titanium
Member since January 2022 • 92 posts

How to get my 2001 Ford F 150 XLT's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (4)

Frostbyte
Member • 43 posts

My 2001 Ford F 150 XLT's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 18, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 6 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2001 Ford F 150 XLT. Need the code badly.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 51 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2001 Ford F 150 XLT—need the code first.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 82 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2001 Ford F 150 XLT all week. Hope this helps.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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