[Completed] Dealer wants $200 for 1993 Ford Bronco PIN - other options?

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Kungfupanda
Member since December 2021 • 94 posts

Need my 1993 Ford Bronco's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Ford Bronco. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Frank
Member • 107 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1993 Ford Bronco.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 54 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1993 Ford Bronco, following this thread.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 139 posts

My 1993 Ford Bronco is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 124 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1993 Ford Broncos?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 84 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1993 Ford Bronco.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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