[Free Tool] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum?

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Phoenixrise
Member since January 2022 • 112 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 501 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 61 posts

Following this for my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum. Please update if it works!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 125 posts

Been here before with my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum. Let’s see if this one works.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 128 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 96 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum this hard?!

December 12, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 92 posts

I have a 2011 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum, will this method work for that year?

December 13, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 32 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2017 Ford F 150 Platinum!

December 14, 2024 Reply

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