[Confirmed Fix] My 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Greengiant
Member since February 2022 • 107 posts

How can I access my 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1427 posts

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

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Younggun
Member • 41 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base for a while.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 139 posts

Desperate to get my 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base running again. Trying this tonight.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 24 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base, would this method still work?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 124 posts

Trying this on my 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base later. Will report back.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 104 posts

My 2017 Ford Focus Electric Base just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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