[Resolved] My 2018 Ford Flex SEL is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Bob
Member since March 2022 • 21 posts

Looking for my 2018 Ford Flex SEL's factory key code to program a key

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1002 posts

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

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 143 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Ford Flex SEL.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 65 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2018 Ford Flex SEL.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 16 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Ford Flex SEL.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 150 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2018 Ford Flex SEL too.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 142 posts

Following this for my 2018 Ford Flex SEL. Please update if it works!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 47 posts

My 2018 Ford Flex SEL's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 19, 2024 Reply

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