[Completed] Need my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL's key code to program a new transponder key

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Rogueone
Member since January 2023 • 14 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Ford Fusion SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Whiterabbit
Member • 48 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 146 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL key code too.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 113 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL won’t recognize the key.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 133 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Ford Fusion SEL before?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 55 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2008 Ford Fusion SEL all week. Hope this helps.

December 18, 2024 Reply

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