[It Worked!] Need PIN to add second key to 1966 Ford Econoline

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Silversurf
Member since April 2022 • 85 posts

Looking for my 1966 Ford Econoline's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1871 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1966 Ford Econoline. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Madhatter
Member • 109 posts

Using this on my 1966 Ford Econoline now. Hope it works.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 58 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1966 Ford Econoline?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 25 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1966 Ford Econoline's key code issue!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 82 posts

Trying this on my 1966 Ford Econoline later. Will report back.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 108 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1966 Ford Econoline, following this thread.

October 24, 2024 Reply

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