[Answered] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my FORD EXPLORER 4WD

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Digitaldude
Member since April 2022 • 78 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my FORD EXPLORER 4WD to program a key?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD EXPLORER 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Captaincrunch
Member • 80 posts

Been here before with my FORD EXPLORER 4WD. Let’s see if this one works.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 91 posts

My FORD EXPLORER 4WD's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 108 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my FORD EXPLORER 4WD key code too.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 46 posts

Desperate to get my FORD EXPLORER 4WD running again. Trying this tonight.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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