[It Worked!] Ford Mainline Util stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Xenonflash
Member since November 2022 • 137 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Ford Mainline Util key fob?

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 853 posts

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

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Eve
Member • 100 posts

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

February 27, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 133 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford Mainline Util.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 87 posts

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

March 01, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 21 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Mainline Util.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 59 posts

This just might solve my Ford Mainline Util's ignition issue.

March 03, 2025 Reply

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