[Confirmed] Does a 2010 Ford Freestyle FWD have a key code or just a PIN?

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Icedragon
Member since May 2022 • 53 posts

How can I access my Ford Freestyle FWD's key code to program new keys?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1455 posts

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

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostbite
Member • 53 posts

Been stuck with my Ford Freestyle FWD for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 49 posts

My Ford Freestyle FWD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 55 posts

Trying this on my Ford Freestyle FWD later. Will report back.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 127 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ford Freestyle FWDs?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 105 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Ford Freestyle FWD.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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