[Closed] My 2017 Ford F 150 XLT is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Laserbeam
Member since June 2023 • 75 posts

Need my 2017 Ford F 150 XLT's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 141 posts

My 2017 Ford F 150 XLT won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 40 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2017 Ford F 150 XLT, hope someone can help.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 126 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 Ford F 150 XLT? Need to hear it!

May 31, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 95 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2017 Ford F 150 XLT all week. Hope this helps.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 115 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Ford F 150 XLT for a while.

June 02, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 41 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Ford F 150 XLT before?

June 03, 2025 Reply

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