[Verified] Trying to DIY program a key for 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab - missing code

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Vectorx
Member since April 2022 • 75 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab for programming keys?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1384 posts

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

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 64 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab all week. Hope this helps.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 105 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab, would this method still work?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 67 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 15 posts

Was about to tow my 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab. Let me try this first.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 15 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2009 Ford Ranger Regular Cab—might work for mine too.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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