[Status: Resolved] How can I obtain my Ford Explorer Sport Trac's key code to program a spare key?

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Quantumpie
Member since September 2021 • 35 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 88 posts

My Ford Explorer Sport Trac just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 90 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Ford Explorer Sport Trac—might work for mine too.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 88 posts

Following this for my Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Please update if it works!

October 18, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 28 posts

I have a 2011 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, will this method work for that year?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 124 posts

Really need the key code for my Ford Explorer Sport Trac, thanks for sharing!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 103 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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