[Answered] Key code sticker location in 1993 Ford F150 models

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Alphamax
Member since April 2023 • 115 posts

Looking for my 1993 Ford F150's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 529 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Ford F150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Yellowbird
Member • 68 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 Ford F150.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 116 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1993 Ford F150. Trying this instead.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 37 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1993 Ford F150.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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