[Verified] My Ford Model C won’t start - key code lost

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Echolima
Member since January 2022 • 37 posts

Where's the key code located on a Ford Model C for key programming?

Posted on May 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1573 posts

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

Posted on May 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 18 posts

My Ford Model C refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 12 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Ford Model C?

May 26, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 120 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ford Model C.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 23 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Model C—anyone else have success?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 80 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Ford Model C as well.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 102 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Ford Model C.

May 30, 2025 Reply

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