[Method] Trying to get key code from VIN for my 2016 Ford Flex

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Heidi
Member since December 2021 • 65 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2016 Ford Flex for key programming?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 708 posts

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

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Thunderbolt
Member • 73 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 Ford Flex.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 124 posts

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

January 06, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 6 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2016 Ford Flex, following this thread.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 56 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2016 Ford Flex too!

January 08, 2025 Reply

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