[Answered] Will insurance cover key code cost for 2017 Ford Focus RS Base?

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Haloeffect
Member since March 2023 • 74 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Ford Focus RS Base?

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Ford Focus RS Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonqueen
Member • 122 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Ford Focus RS Base with push-button start?

December 02, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 120 posts

I have a 2011 2017 Ford Focus RS Base, will this method work for that year?

December 03, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 134 posts

I need this so bad for my 2017 Ford Focus RS Base. Subscribed!

December 04, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 54 posts

My 2017 Ford Focus RS Base's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 140 posts

Same problem on my 2017 Ford Focus RS Base. Watching for any working solutions.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 74 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Ford Focus RS Base is doing the same thing.

December 07, 2024 Reply

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