[Method] Ford City Star key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Emeraldeye
Member since March 2022 • 12 posts

How can I access my Ford City Star's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 895 posts

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

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 149 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Ford City Star. Huge thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 37 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Ford City Star. This looks promising.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 39 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ford City Star key code too.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 27 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford City Star.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 114 posts

Following along—same issue with my Ford City Star.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 32 posts

Worked for someone with a Ford City Star? Need to hear it!

February 07, 2025 Reply

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