[Solution] Stuck at home with my Ford Explorer SUV - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Orangecrush
Member since July 2023 • 42 posts

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

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1348 posts

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

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Crazycat
Member • 20 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Ford Explorer SUV as well.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 105 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Explorer SUV too!

September 29, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 100 posts

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

September 30, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 148 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford Explorer SUV!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 93 posts

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

October 02, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 81 posts

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

October 03, 2024 Reply

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