[Closed] Does a 2010 2013 Ford Explorer Sport have a key code or just a PIN?

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Lasertag
Member since March 2022 • 42 posts

How to get my 2013 Ford Explorer Sport's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1191 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 145 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. Need the code badly.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 71 posts

Anyone try this on a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with push-button start?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 96 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 36 posts

This thread might save my 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. Thanks everyone!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 81 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. Thanks!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 124 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2013 Ford Explorer Sport.

January 26, 2025 Reply

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