[Closed] Anyone with experience retrieving ignition codes for 2018 Ford Focus SEL?

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Purplerain
Member since May 2023 • 87 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2018 Ford Focus SEL

Posted on December 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on January 01, 2025

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Frostbyte
Member • 35 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Ford Focus SEL. Trying this instead.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 80 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2018 Ford Focus SEL!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 80 posts

Just what I needed! My 2018 Ford Focus SEL has been acting up lately.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Byteme
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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Ford Focus SEL.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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