[Resolved] Ford Fiesta SE Sedan immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Goldenret
Member since June 2022 • 93 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford Fiesta SE Sedan

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Fiesta SE Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Orangesoda
Member • 102 posts

My Ford Fiesta SE Sedan might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 49 posts

My Ford Fiesta SE Sedan won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 79 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford Fiesta SE Sedan.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 42 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ford Fiesta SE Sedan owner.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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