[Free Fix] Need key code after repo of my 2016 Ford Flex SE

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Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2016 Ford Flex SE?

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Was about to give up on my 2016 Ford Flex SE, but this gives me hope.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 Ford Flex SE.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 Ford Flex SE.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Ford Flex SE before?

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2016 Ford Flex SE.

Got a dead key fob for my 2016 Ford Flex SE. Need the code badly.

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