[Recommended Fix] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Ford Explorer Sportsman

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Mistermiyagi
Member since July 2022 • 124 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Ford Explorer Sportsman?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1602 posts

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

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 22 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Ford Explorer Sportsman's mystery code.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 137 posts

Will this work if the Ford Explorer Sportsman has an aftermarket alarm?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 25 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Ford Explorer Sportsman's mystery code.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 45 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Ford Explorer Sportsman—need the code first.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 33 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ford Explorer Sportsman, thanks for posting!

August 30, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 87 posts

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

August 31, 2024 Reply

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