[Solved] Help with key pairing on Ford Microsport - code won’t work

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Nighthawk
Member since June 2023 • 25 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Ford Microsport?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 739 posts

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

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Happyfeet
Member • 114 posts

Just what I needed! My Ford Microsport has been acting up lately.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 18 posts

Will this work if the Ford Microsport has an aftermarket alarm?

October 05, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 84 posts

Trying this out on my Ford Microsport today—hoping it works.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 117 posts

Just what I needed! My Ford Microsport has been acting up lately.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 52 posts

Will this work if the Ford Microsport has an aftermarket alarm?

October 08, 2024 Reply

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