[Recommended Fix] Does a 2010 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van have a key code or just a PIN?

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Wildthing
Member since December 2021 • 63 posts

Need my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Papasmurf
Member • 103 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van this hard?!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 44 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 65 posts

Was about to give up on my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van, but this gives me hope.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 108 posts

Saved me from towing my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van. Thanks!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 70 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van all week. Hope this helps.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Ford Transit 350 Van. Trying this instead.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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