[Closed] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Ford M10s?

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Yellowfin
Member since January 2023 • 53 posts

How can I find my Ford M10's key code to program a new key?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1934 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford M10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Platinumblonde
Member • 45 posts

Been stuck with my Ford M10 for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 50 posts

Just tried this on my Ford M10—anyone else have success?

January 17, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 27 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Ford M10, thanks for posting!

January 18, 2025 Reply

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