[Success] Does anyone have a way to retrieve a Ford SVT Lightning PIN code?

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Javaking
Member since June 2022 • 116 posts

How to get my Ford SVT Lightning's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenomorph
Member • 94 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Ford SVT Lightning won’t recognize the key.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 51 posts

Desperate to get my Ford SVT Lightning running again. Trying this tonight.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 125 posts

Worked for someone with a Ford SVT Lightning? Need to hear it!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 128 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford SVT Lightning.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 113 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Ford SVT Lightning?

November 07, 2024 Reply

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