[Method] Need my 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty's key code to program a new transponder key

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Need my 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Been searching everywhere for help with my 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty's key code.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty!

My 2018 Ford F250 Super Duty has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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