[Closed] Help needed - 2009 Ford Focus S not recognizing replacement key

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Knightrider
Member since July 2022 • 125 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2009 Ford Focus S to make a spare key?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1522 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Ford Focus S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Ghostrider
Member • 136 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2009 Ford Focus S, would this method still work?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 30 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Ford Focus S.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 93 posts

My 2009 Ford Focus S just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 6 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2009 Ford Focus S.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 76 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2009 Ford Focus S—might work for mine too.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 32 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2009 Ford Focus S?

February 21, 2025 Reply

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