[Working] 2017 Ford Focus SEL keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Ironwill
Member since June 2023 • 132 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2017 Ford Focus SEL

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 553 posts

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

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (3)

Knightrider
Member • 51 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 Ford Focus SEL.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 119 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Ford Focus SEL.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 33 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Ford Focus SEL.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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