[Issue Closed] Help needed - Ford EX Concept not recognizing replacement key

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Echolima
Member since January 2023 • 70 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Ford EX Concept keys at the dealer?

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1658 posts

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

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Zombiehunt
Member • 141 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ford EX Concept. Need the code badly.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 34 posts

Same issue here with my Ford EX Concept, let me know if it works.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 105 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Ford EX Concept for days.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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