[Success] 2011 Ford Explorer XLT refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Omegared
Member since May 2022 • 54 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2011 Ford Explorer XLT for key programming?

Posted on January 16, 2025
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Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphadog
Member • 64 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2011 Ford Explorer XLT won’t recognize the key.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 30 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2011 Ford Explorer XLT.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 102 posts

My 2011 Ford Explorer XLT's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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