[Resolved] Help! Need key code for my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited immediately

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Lonewolf
Member since October 2022 • 75 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2006 Ford Explorer Limited keys?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1971 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Ford Explorer Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Nightowl
Member • 101 posts

Trying this out on my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited today—hoping it works.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 84 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited!

January 16, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 142 posts

Trying this on my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited later. Will report back.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 55 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 Ford Explorer Limited.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 75 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited. Huge thanks!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 150 posts

This just might solve my 2006 Ford Explorer Limited's ignition issue.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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