[Update] Third party key code service for 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

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Ziggystar
Member since November 2022 • 98 posts

Looking for my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1809 posts

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

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmokid
Member • 107 posts

Just tried this on my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited—anyone else have success?

September 24, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 129 posts

Really need the key code for my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited, thanks for sharing!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 116 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited—need the code first.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 64 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited, following this thread.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 90 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited. Trying this instead.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 18 posts

My 2018 Ford Explorer Limited just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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