[Confirmed Fix] Trying to start a 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid without immobilizer PIN

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Zerocool
Member since June 2023 • 141 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1966 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Alice
Member • 73 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 135 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid before?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 14 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid—need the code first.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 69 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid. Trying this now.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 95 posts

My 2017 Ford C MAX Hybrid has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 31, 2024 Reply

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