[Closed] Programmed new key but 1994 Ford Econoline still won’t start - code?

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Frostbite
Member since May 2023 • 87 posts

How can I obtain my 1994 Ford Econoline's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1642 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Ford Econoline. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Betatest
Member • 79 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1994 Ford Econoline for a while.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 92 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1994 Ford Econoline.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 104 posts

I have the same 1994 Ford Econoline and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 14 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1994 Ford Econoline.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 123 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1994 Ford Econoline.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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