These usually require the Outcode and the vehicle's serial number.
Are you trying to program a or replace a module like the PCM or ABS?
💡 If you are working on a Ford vehicle from 2011 or later, your best bet is using FORScan with an OBDLink EX or vLinker FS adapter. These tools are specifically designed to handle the high-speed data transfer required for security programming.
If the vehicle has a newer Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), you may need a dealer-level tool like Ford IDS or a high-end locksmith programmer.
Several Android apps on the Google Play Store claim to offer free calculations. Search for "Ford Incode Calculator" or "OBD2 Incode."
Connect your OBD2 adapter (like an ELM327 or vLinker) to the vehicle.