[Method] Trying to match new key to Ford Explorer II ECU - stuck

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Outlawjoe
Member since September 2021 • 85 posts

How can I retrieve my Ford Explorer II's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on November 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1525 posts

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

Posted on November 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Unicorn
Member • 73 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Explorer II.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 9 posts

Was about to give up on my Ford Explorer II, but this gives me hope.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 78 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Ford Explorer II's key code issue!

December 02, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 116 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford Explorer II.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 86 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ford Explorer II. Need the code badly.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 65 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ford Explorer II?

December 05, 2024 Reply

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