[Free Fix] Ford Truck Explorer 4WD won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Alphadog
Member since January 2023 • 31 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Ford Truck Explorer 4WD to make a spare key?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 538 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Truck Explorer 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Electriceel
Member • 94 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Ford Truck Explorer 4WD as well.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 145 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Ford Truck Explorer 4WD, hope someone can help.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 16 posts

Trying this on my Ford Truck Explorer 4WD later. Will report back.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 63 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Ford Truck Explorer 4WD.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 40 posts

Was about to tow my Ford Truck Explorer 4WD. Let me try this first.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 24 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford Truck Explorer 4WD.

September 18, 2024 Reply

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