[Update] Lost key code for my Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo - what can I do?

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Emeraldcity
Member since January 2023 • 85 posts

How can I retrieve my Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 954 posts

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

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Codeninja
Member • 144 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargos?

September 06, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 8 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 84 posts

If this works for my Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo, I owe you big time.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 71 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 39 posts

My Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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