[Update] Ford Carousel 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Papasmurf
Member since October 2021 • 21 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Ford Carousel?

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1276 posts

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

Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Platinumblonde
Member • 117 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford Carousel.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 120 posts

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

March 18, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 62 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ford Carousel owner.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 120 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ford Carousel?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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