[Success] Anyone tried key programming on 2015 Ford Explorer Base without PIN?

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How to find the factory key code to program 2015 Ford Explorer Base keys?

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Desperate to get my 2015 Ford Explorer Base running again. Trying this tonight.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2015 Ford Explorer Base.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2015 Ford Explorer Base.

This trick worked for my buddy's 2015 Ford Explorer Base. Giving it a go myself.

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2015 Ford Explorer Base?

Does this method work for the 2015 Ford Explorer Base models from 2010 onward?

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