[Free Fix] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2013 Ford Edge SEL keys?

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Greengiant
Member since November 2021 • 127 posts

How can I obtain my 2013 Ford Edge SEL's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 79 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2013 Ford Edge SEL?

January 30, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 119 posts

My 2013 Ford Edge SEL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 62 posts

I’m not alone! My 2013 Ford Edge SEL is doing the same thing.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2013 Ford Edge SEL won’t recognize the key.

February 02, 2025 Reply

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