[Solved] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 2016 Ford Focus?

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

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Wish I found this thread before towing my 2016 Ford Focus.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Ford Focuss?

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 Ford Focus.

Really need the key code for my 2016 Ford Focus, thanks for sharing!

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