[Method] My Ford Transit 3 MK7 key code is missing - advice?

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Luckyluke
Member since November 2021 • 38 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Ford Transit 3 MK7 keys?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1088 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Transit 3 MK7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Younggun
Member • 36 posts

I have the same Ford Transit 3 MK7 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 105 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Transit 3 MK7.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 33 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford Transit 3 MK7.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 71 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Ford Transit 3 MK7's mystery code.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 20 posts

My Ford Transit 3 MK7 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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