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What is the Security Code for the Ford Focus Radio

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Warning light – error code

If you have replaced the radio in your Ford Focus or simply reset it to resolve serious operational errors, you will likely be prompted to enter the security code. This code is usually found in the car manual provided to each owner, but it can also be found on the back of the radio itself. Generally, the code is the same for each radio belonging to the same car model (with the same year of production). For the Ford Focus Mk1, you need to enter the following digits: 6172.

Updated on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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