[Confirmed Fix] Lost transponder code for my Ford S Max - any ideas?

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Silversurf
Member since October 2022 • 107 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford S Max

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1351 posts

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

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (3)

Thunderbolt
Member • 114 posts

I have the same Ford S Max and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 66 posts

Been stuck with my Ford S Max for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 97 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford S Max.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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