[It Worked!] Bought a used 2018 Ford Escape, no key code - help!

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Yellowdog
Member since February 2023 • 36 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2018 Ford Escape keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1970 posts

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

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 147 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2018 Ford Escape.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2018 Ford Escape.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 72 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2018 Ford Escape.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 16 posts

Was about to give up on my 2018 Ford Escape, but this gives me hope.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 148 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2018 Ford Escape too.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 138 posts

Trying this out on my 2018 Ford Escape today—hoping it works.

October 31, 2024 Reply

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