[Solved] Key code needed for Ford Explorer V with aftermarket alarm

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Hotrod
Member since November 2022 • 117 posts

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

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1259 posts

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

Posted on May 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Vortex22
Member • 89 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ford Explorer V owner.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 35 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford Explorer V.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 55 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Ford Explorer V?

May 23, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 138 posts

I have the same Ford Explorer V and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 17 posts

If this works for my Ford Explorer V, I owe you big time.

May 25, 2025 Reply

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