[Solved] European Ford Expedition special key code in US - possible?

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Codemaster
Member since June 2023 • 104 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Ford Expedition special - help?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 554 posts

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

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Jazzmann
Member • 141 posts

Trying this out on my Ford Expedition special today—hoping it works.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 133 posts

Same issue here with my Ford Expedition special, let me know if it works.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 64 posts

Been stuck with my Ford Expedition special for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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