[It Worked!] Bought a replacement key - now 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van won’t turn over

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Yellowsub
Member since June 2023 • 105 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Karmapolice
Member • 55 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van is doing the same thing.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 77 posts

Been here before with my 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van. Let’s see if this one works.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 14 posts

I think my 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 143 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van—anyone else have success?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 112 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van is doing the same thing.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 39 posts

Will this work if the 2017 Ford Transit 150 Van has an aftermarket alarm?

December 11, 2024 Reply

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