[Free Solution] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Ford Model S?

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Darthvader
Member since November 2021 • 142 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Ford Model S - help?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 728 posts

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

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Xrayvision
Member • 78 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ford Model S won’t recognize the key.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 24 posts

My Ford Model S's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 129 posts

Using this on my Ford Model S now. Hope it works.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 35 posts

Saved me from towing my Ford Model S. Thanks!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 20 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Ford Model S for days.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 29 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford Model S.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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