[Success] 2012 Ford Expedition EL immobilizer won’t clear - what code do I need?

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Blackwidow
Member since January 2023 • 125 posts

Looking for my 2012 Ford Expedition EL's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1538 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Ford Expedition EL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 128 posts

Was about to give up on my 2012 Ford Expedition EL, but this gives me hope.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 32 posts

Trying this out on my 2012 Ford Expedition EL today—hoping it works.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 84 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 Ford Expedition EL?

October 31, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 48 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2012 Ford Expedition EL.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 143 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Ford Expedition EL models from 2010 onward?

November 02, 2024 Reply

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