[Confirmed] Bought a secondhand 2008 Ford F 350 FX4, PIN code missing

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Electriceel
Member since November 2021 • 65 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2008 Ford F 350 FX4

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Ford F 350 FX4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Rogueone
Member • 40 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2008 Ford F 350 FX4.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 91 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2008 Ford F 350 FX4. Thanks!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 99 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2008 Ford F 350 FX4 key issues!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 71 posts

Just tried this on my 2008 Ford F 350 FX4—anyone else have success?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 20 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2008 Ford F 350 FX4.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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