[Recommended Fix] 2018 Ford Fusion Energi security light flashing - won't start

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Looking for my 2018 Ford Fusion Energi's key code to program a new key

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. Trying this instead.

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