[Answered] My 2016 Ford Transit Connect came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Yellowsub
Member since June 2023 • 147 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2016 Ford Transit Connect - where's the key code?

Posted on March 17, 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 Connect. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Techguru
Member • 94 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2016 Ford Transit Connect—need the code first.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 117 posts

Anyone try this on a 2016 Ford Transit Connect with push-button start?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 51 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Ford Transit Connect.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 9 posts

Been stuck with my 2016 Ford Transit Connect for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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