[Completed] Just installed push start on my 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon - need new code?

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Mistermiyagi
Member since February 2023 • 138 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon?

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

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Icemann
Member • 49 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 144 posts

My 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 129 posts

This thread might save my 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon. Thanks everyone!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 88 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon this weekend.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 69 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2016 Ford Transit 350 Wagon. Giving it a go myself.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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