[Archived] Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Purplerain
Member since December 2021 • 147 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab?

Posted on November 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 122 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab key issues!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 40 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab's key code.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 111 posts

Does this method work for the Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab models from 2010 onward?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 99 posts

My Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 53 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cab.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 87 posts

Will this work for older Ford F150 Raptor Crew Cabs? Mine's a 2009.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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