[Recommended Fix] 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Alice
Member since September 2021 • 130 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 668 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumx
Member • 21 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Trying this instead.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 81 posts

Been here before with my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Let’s see if this one works.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 50 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. This might do it.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 23 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum too.

September 16, 2024 Reply

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