[Confirmed] Dealer won't share key code for my 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo

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Yellowdog
Member since March 2022 • 98 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1027 posts

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Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Icemann
Member • 139 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo key issues!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 101 posts

I have a 2011 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo, will this method work for that year?

February 28, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 43 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 87 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo. This might do it.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 50 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo key issue.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 55 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1992 Ford Aerostar Cargo this hard?!

March 04, 2025 Reply

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