[Confirmed] Replacing immobilizer module on Ford Model 48 - need to reprogram?

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Greengiant
Member since December 2022 • 143 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Ford Model 48?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Model 48. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Nighthawk
Member • 54 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Model 48 this weekend.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 12 posts

Anyone try this on a Ford Model 48 with push-button start?

May 23, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 107 posts

Was about to tow my Ford Model 48. Let me try this first.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 147 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Ford Model 48 too!

May 25, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 111 posts

Was about to tow my Ford Model 48. Let me try this first.

May 26, 2025 Reply

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