[Update] Need programming code to activate new key for 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum

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Superfly
Member since February 2023 • 32 posts

Looking for my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1675 posts

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

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 100 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 105 posts

Trying this on my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum later. Will report back.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 148 posts

Same issue here with my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum, let me know if it works.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 68 posts

Key code problems with my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum as well. Subscribed!

December 15, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 74 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 135 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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