[Answered] Replacing immobilizer module on Ford Freestyle - need to reprogram?

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Bluescreen
Member since December 2021 • 78 posts

Looking for my Ford Freestyle's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Ninjastar
Member • 57 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford Freestyle. Trying this instead.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 63 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Ford Freestyle—might work for mine too.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 22 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford Freestyle.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 137 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Ford Freestyle. Trying this now.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
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I need this so bad for my Ford Freestyle. Subscribed!

October 04, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 125 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ford Freestyle, would this method still work?

October 05, 2024 Reply

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