[Solution] 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Zerogravity
Member since October 2022 • 53 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1886 posts

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

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Jazzcat
Member • 31 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan's key code issue!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 57 posts

Will this work for older 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedans? Mine's a 2009.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 89 posts

I have a 2011 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan, will this method work for that year?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 46 posts

Just tried this on my 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan—anyone else have success?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 52 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan?

January 30, 2025 Reply

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