[Free Solution] Replaced steering column, now FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600 won’t start - code?

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Titanium
Member since March 2023 • 88 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenogamer
Member • 145 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 113 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 51 posts

Does this method work for the FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600 models from 2010 onward?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 70 posts

Will this work for older FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600s? Mine's a 2009.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 65 posts

Worked on my cousin’s FORD FOCUS C MAX 1600—might work for mine too.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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