[Solution] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Ford Prefects?

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Xenogamer
Member since December 2022 • 106 posts

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

Posted on March 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Prefect. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Digitaldude
Member • 141 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ford Prefect?

March 03, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 21 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford Prefect this weekend.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 140 posts

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

March 05, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 79 posts

Saved me from towing my Ford Prefect. Thanks!

March 06, 2025 Reply

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