[Archived] Dealer wants $200 for Ford Del Rio PIN - other options?

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Purplerain
Member since July 2022 • 137 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Ford Del Rio keys?

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Del Rio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 36 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Del Rio—anyone else have success?

September 26, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 111 posts

Does this method work for the Ford Del Rio models from 2010 onward?

September 27, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 12 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Del Rio too!

September 28, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 37 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Del Rio this weekend.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 76 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Del Rio too!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 99 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ford Del Rio for a while.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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