[Answered] How do I know if my 2025 Ford Escape has an immobilizer?

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Skywalker
Member since February 2022 • 113 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2025 Ford Escape for key programming?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2025 Ford Escape. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Laughingman
Member • 108 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2025 Ford Escape too!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 147 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2025 Ford Escape—need the code first.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 106 posts

I tried this with my 2025 Ford Escape but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 100 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2025 Ford Escape.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 39 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2025 Ford Escape!

May 03, 2025 Reply

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