[Answered] Got new ECU and now Ford Executive wants key programming code

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Aceventura
Member since January 2022 • 66 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ford Executive?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Executive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Laserfocus
Member • 74 posts

Was about to tow my Ford Executive. Let me try this first.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 48 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford Executive!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 106 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford Executive!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 72 posts

I think my Ford Executive has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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