[Method] Need help: how to unlock a 2004 Ford Expedition without the ignition code

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Xenogamer
Member since February 2023 • 145 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2004 Ford Expedition - help?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Ford Expedition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotshot
Member • 90 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2004 Ford Expedition.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 12 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2004 Ford Expedition. Giving it a go myself.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 125 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2004 Ford Expedition, would this method still work?

May 03, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 35 posts

Same problem on my 2004 Ford Expedition. Watching for any working solutions.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 11 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2004 Ford Expedition.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 5 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2004 Ford Expedition, following this thread.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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