[Solved] Where's the key code hidden on a Ford Explorer USPS 2WD for key programming?

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Jedimaster
Member since September 2021 • 103 posts

Looking for my Ford Explorer USPS 2WD's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1977 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Explorer USPS 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitalnomad
Member • 29 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ford Explorer USPS 2WD won’t recognize the key.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 20 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ford Explorer USPS 2WD won’t recognize the key.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 40 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Ford Explorer USPS 2WD key issue.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 61 posts

Worked for someone with a Ford Explorer USPS 2WD? Need to hear it!

February 13, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 56 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Ford Explorer USPS 2WD.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 23 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Ford Explorer USPS 2WD?

February 15, 2025 Reply

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