[Issue Closed] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport

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Where's the key code stored on a 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport for programming keys?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport before?

Following this for my 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport. Please update if it works!

Was about to give up on my 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport, but this gives me hope.

Worked on my cousin’s 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport—might work for mine too.

Same problem on my 2010 Ford Explorer including Sport. Watching for any working solutions.

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