[Solved] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a 2018 Ford Edge Titanium?

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Captainkirk
Member since February 2023 • 18 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 712 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Ford Edge Titanium. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldeneye
Member • 76 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 92 posts

Key code problems with my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium as well. Subscribed!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 58 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 149 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 8 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2018 Ford Edge Titanium.

September 22, 2024 Reply

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