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

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

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

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

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