[Solution] My 2013 Ford F 250 won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Darkhorse
Member since August 2022 • 97 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2013 Ford F 250 key fob?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1674 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Ford F 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 64 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2013 Ford F 250.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 145 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2013 Ford F 250 this weekend.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 140 posts

Saved me from towing my 2013 Ford F 250. Thanks!

May 24, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 29 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2013 Ford F 250 owner.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 94 posts

Been here before with my 2013 Ford F 250. Let’s see if this one works.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 138 posts

My 2013 Ford F 250 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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