[Answered] Where do I find the key code for my 2003 Ford Focus?

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Crazycat
Member since December 2021 • 86 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2003 Ford Focus?

Posted on May 16, 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 Focus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

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Oldschool
Member • 39 posts

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

May 17, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 131 posts

Been stuck with my 2003 Ford Focus for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 140 posts

My 2003 Ford Focus won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Betamax
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My 2003 Ford Focus is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 20, 2025 Reply

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