[Free Solution] Bought a secondhand 2004 Ford Focus, PIN code missing

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Silverbullet
Member since June 2023 • 136 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2004 Ford Focus for key programming?

Posted on September 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1999 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Ford Focus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Electriceel
Member • 33 posts

My 2004 Ford Focus is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 60 posts

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

September 09, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here with my 2004 Ford Focus, let me know if it works.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 9 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2004 Ford Focus.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 139 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 Ford Focus for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 87 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2004 Ford Focuss?

September 13, 2024 Reply

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