[Free Tool] Key won’t work on my Ford F150 XL Pickup - is it the PIN code?

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Alphawolf
Member since January 2023 • 93 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Ford F150 XL Pickup keys?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1609 posts

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

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbaron
Member • 11 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford F150 XL Pickup!

April 08, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 116 posts

My Ford F150 XL Pickup is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 55 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Ford F150 XL Pickup's key code issue!

April 10, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 128 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ford F150 XL Pickup for a while.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
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My Ford F150 XL Pickup is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 12, 2025 Reply

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