[Status: Resolved] Dealer refusing key code for my Ford Freestar - options?

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Omegaman
Member since April 2022 • 18 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Ford Freestar?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Freestar. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Hotwheels
Member • 144 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Freestar this weekend.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 12 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford Freestar.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 28 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Ford Freestar too.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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