[Verified] Ford Flex Limited SUV transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Matrixfan
Member since April 2022 • 136 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Ford Flex Limited SUV?

Posted on January 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1143 posts

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

Posted on January 10, 2025

Replies (4)

Vectorprime
Member • 29 posts

If this works for my Ford Flex Limited SUV, I owe you big time.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 80 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ford Flex Limited SUV?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 107 posts

My Ford Flex Limited SUV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 23 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Ford Flex Limited SUV. Giving it a go myself.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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