[Answered] 2003 Ford Expedition is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Purplehaze
Member since May 2023 • 91 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2003 Ford Expedition?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Ford Expedition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Xrayspecs
Member • 137 posts

My 2003 Ford Expedition refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 110 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2003 Ford Expedition key issues!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 117 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2003 Ford Expedition too.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 133 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2003 Ford Expedition.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 142 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2003 Ford Expedition.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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