[Free Solution] Dealer charging $150 for 2013 Ford Expedition EL key code - alternatives?

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Xenomorph
Member since July 2022 • 10 posts

Need my 2013 Ford Expedition EL's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Goldengate
Member • 111 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2013 Ford Expedition EL.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 62 posts

Was about to tow my 2013 Ford Expedition EL. Let me try this first.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 90 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2013 Ford Expedition EL.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 93 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2013 Ford Expedition EL.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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