[Resolved] 1992 Ford Econoline E150 Cargo stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1992 Ford Econoline E150 Cargo?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1992 Ford Econoline E150 Cargo for days.

Worked on my cousin’s 1992 Ford Econoline E150 Cargo—might work for mine too.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1992 Ford Econoline E150 Cargo.

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