[Answered] Locked out of my 2013 Ford C MAX Energi, need key code fast

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Quantumfizz
Member since October 2022 • 74 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2013 Ford C MAX Energi

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Ford C MAX Energi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumpie
Member • 68 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2013 Ford C MAX Energi.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 34 posts

Will this work if the 2013 Ford C MAX Energi has an aftermarket alarm?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 88 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2013 Ford C MAX Energi. Huge thanks!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 78 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2013 Ford C MAX Energi. Trying this instead.

April 24, 2025 Reply

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