[Confirmed Fix] Locked out of my 2015 Ford Explorer, need key code fast

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2015 Ford Explorer key?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2015 Ford Explorer.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2015 Ford Explorer.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2015 Ford Explorer for days.

My 2015 Ford Explorer refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Using this on my 2015 Ford Explorer now. Hope it works.

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