[Issue Closed] Mobile service to get key code for 2020 Ford Explorer

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Electriceel
Member since February 2022 • 76 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2020 Ford Explorer?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 542 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Ford Explorer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Zetajones
Member • 27 posts

My 2020 Ford Explorer won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 76 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2020 Ford Explorer?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 22 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2020 Ford Explorer. Thanks!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 68 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2020 Ford Explorer, following this thread.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 124 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2020 Ford Explorer key code too.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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