[Free Solution] Can detailer access key code for 1992 Ford Escort?

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

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Trying this on my 1992 Ford Escort later. Will report back.

I have the same 1992 Ford Escort and I'm also trying to find the key code.

My 1992 Ford Escort just blinks. I think this might fix it.

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