[Fixed] Stolen keys - need key code for my Ford Prototype

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Cosmokid
Member since September 2021 • 35 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Ford Prototype

Posted on September 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 844 posts

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

Posted on September 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 19 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Ford Prototype. This looks promising.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 71 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Ford Prototype's key code issue!

September 13, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 33 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Ford Prototype this hard?!

September 14, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 135 posts

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

September 15, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 104 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Ford Prototype too.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 18 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Ford Prototype—need the code first.

September 17, 2024 Reply

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