[Answered] Need my Ford Mainline's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Wizardoz
Member since June 2022 • 72 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Ford Mainline key fob?

Posted on August 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1754 posts

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

Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 45 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Ford Mainline. Thanks!

August 25, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 49 posts

My Ford Mainline has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 114 posts

My Ford Mainline might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 36 posts

Really need the key code for my Ford Mainline, thanks for sharing!

August 28, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 11 posts

My Ford Mainline is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 86 posts

Following this for my Ford Mainline. Please update if it works!

August 30, 2024 Reply

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