[Status: Resolved] Online dealer portal for 2012 Ford Explorer key codes

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Shadowfax
Member since November 2021 • 31 posts

Need my 2012 Ford Explorer's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1523 posts

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

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Skywalker
Member • 18 posts

My 2012 Ford Explorer needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 24 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 Ford Explorer.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 13 posts

I tried this with my 2012 Ford Explorer but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 113 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2012 Ford Explorer, following this thread.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 91 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2012 Ford Explorer.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 29 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 Ford Explorer this weekend.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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