[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT, missing PIN code

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Purplerain
Member since September 2022 • 46 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1630 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Hyperlink
Member • 97 posts

My 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 50 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 106 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT this weekend.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 15 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT, thanks for posting!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 52 posts

Was about to tow my 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT. Let me try this first.

February 27, 2025 Reply

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