[Closed] Locked out - need key code help for Ford Freestyle AWD

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Echolima
Member since April 2023 • 139 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Ford Freestyle AWD?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 548 posts

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

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (3)

Purplehaze
Member • 89 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Freestyle AWD—anyone else have success?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 43 posts

Using this on my Ford Freestyle AWD now. Hope it works.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 129 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Freestyle AWD this weekend.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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