[Solution] I bought a 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Emeraldcity
Member since February 2022 • 119 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat?

Posted on May 09, 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 F 150 Lariat. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 10, 2025

Replies (4)

Ziggystar
Member • 6 posts

Was about to give up on my 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat, but this gives me hope.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 49 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 136 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 118 posts

Following this for my 2013 Ford F 150 Lariat. Please update if it works!

May 13, 2025 Reply

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