[Status: Resolved] Ford Fairlane US immobilizer won’t clear - what code do I need?

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Vortexx
Member since December 2022 • 23 posts

How can I retrieve my Ford Fairlane US's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Fairlane US. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphadog
Member • 86 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Fairlane US too!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 83 posts

My Ford Fairlane US won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 101 posts

Does this method work for the Ford Fairlane US models from 2010 onward?

May 04, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 146 posts

My Ford Fairlane US is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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