[Answered] Can’t start my Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD, ignition code missing

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Platinumblonde
Member since July 2023 • 20 posts

How can I obtain my Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1508 posts

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

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Techlord
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 118 posts

Was about to tow my Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD. Let me try this first.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 98 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 46 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Ford Explorer Platinum HEV RWD.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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