[Resolved] Dealer charging $250 for Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR code - alternatives?

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Kungfupanda
Member since February 2022 • 49 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1423 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 35 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR. Trying this instead.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 92 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR key issue.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 53 posts

My Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 90 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR as well.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 36 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 126 posts

My Ford F150 50L 2WD GVWR is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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