[It Worked!] Trying to revive old FORD FUSION 1600 16V - no key code available

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Killerbee
Member since December 2022 • 35 posts

Where's the key code stored in a FORD FUSION 1600 16V for making new keys?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1955 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD FUSION 1600 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Aceventura
Member • 84 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my FORD FUSION 1600 16V.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 96 posts

If this works for my FORD FUSION 1600 16V, I owe you big time.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 99 posts

Will this work if the FORD FUSION 1600 16V has an aftermarket alarm?

May 30, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 99 posts

Worked on my cousin’s FORD FUSION 1600 16V—might work for mine too.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 89 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my FORD FUSION 1600 16V.

June 01, 2025 Reply

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