[Free Solution] Can't find the immobilizer PIN for my Ford Explorer AWD FFV

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How can I access my Ford Explorer AWD FFV's key code to program new keys?

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My Ford Explorer AWD FFV won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Following this for my Ford Explorer AWD FFV. Please update if it works!

Anyone try this on a Ford Explorer AWD FFV with push-button start?

Same issue here with my Ford Explorer AWD FFV, let me know if it works.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Ford Explorer AWD FFV, hope this helps.

Following this for my Ford Explorer AWD FFV. Please update if it works!

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