[Free Tool] Ford Maverick transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Timelord
Member since March 2022 • 49 posts

Looking for my Ford Maverick's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawstar
Member • 93 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Ford Maverick. This is a lifesaver.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 39 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Maverick too!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 54 posts

I tried this with my Ford Maverick but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 140 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ford Maverick, following this thread.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 146 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ford Mavericks?

February 22, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 76 posts

This just might solve my Ford Maverick's ignition issue.

February 23, 2025 Reply

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