[Success] Need my 2017 Ford Expedition XLT's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Pandaking
Member since January 2023 • 45 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2017 Ford Expedition XLT keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1807 posts

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

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphadog
Member • 102 posts

Trying this out on my 2017 Ford Expedition XLT today—hoping it works.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 78 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2017 Ford Expedition XLT. Huge thanks!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 55 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Ford Expedition XLT before?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 131 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2017 Ford Expedition XLT, thanks for posting!

January 24, 2025 Reply

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