[Update] Does the 2003 Ford F 150 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Pixelpusher
Member since June 2023 • 20 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Ford F 150

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1802 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Ford F 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Oldschool
Member • 22 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2003 Ford F 150.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 146 posts

Does this method work for the 2003 Ford F 150 models from 2010 onward?

March 25, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 72 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2003 Ford F 150.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 71 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2003 Ford F 150?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 115 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2003 Ford F 150.

March 28, 2025 Reply

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