[Free Fix] How to get my 2017 Ford F 250 Platinum's key code to program replacement keys?

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Ford F 250 Platinum?

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Will this work for older 2017 Ford F 250 Platinums? Mine's a 2009.

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