[Solved] Ford Pilot asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Aceventura
Member since April 2022 • 80 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Ford Pilot?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1215 posts

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

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraviolet
Member • 23 posts

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

November 20, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 10 posts

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

November 21, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 89 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ford Pilot key code too.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 39 posts

Same problem on my Ford Pilot. Watching for any working solutions.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 94 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Ford Pilot for a while.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 56 posts

Does this method work for the Ford Pilot models from 2010 onward?

November 25, 2024 Reply

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