[Archived] Trying to start my Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV but it says 'immobilized'

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Warpspeed
Member since March 2023 • 107 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV

Posted on August 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Vortexx
Member • 109 posts

My Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 138 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 94 posts

Desperate to get my Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 81 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 98 posts

My Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 73 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Ford Bronco 2Door Base SUV—need the code first.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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