[Status: Resolved] Transponder chip replaced - now Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV needs code?

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Urbanninja
Member since April 2023 • 44 posts

Looking for my Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Jokersmile
Member • 25 posts

My Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 12 posts

Just tried this on my Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV—anyone else have success?

February 23, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 11 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 146 posts

Worked for someone with a Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV? Need to hear it!

February 25, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
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My Ford CMax SEL Hybrid MPV just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 26, 2025 Reply

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