[Solution] 2004 Ford F 350 Lariat won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Urbanninja
Member since February 2023 • 71 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2004 Ford F 350 Lariat?

Posted on January 11, 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 F 350 Lariat. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 12, 2025

Replies (3)

Happycamper
Member • 32 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2004 Ford F 350 Lariat this weekend.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 6 posts

Same issue here with my 2004 Ford F 350 Lariat, let me know if it works.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 70 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2004 Ford F 350 Lariat, would this method still work?

January 14, 2025 Reply

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