[Confirmed] Key programming failed on my 1994 Ford F350 - need code

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Killerinst
Member since August 2022 • 65 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1994 Ford F350

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 73 posts

My 1994 Ford F350's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 55 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1994 Ford F350.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 62 posts

Key code problems with my 1994 Ford F350 as well. Subscribed!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 45 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1994 Ford F350.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 44 posts

Desperate to get my 1994 Ford F350 running again. Trying this tonight.

January 19, 2025 Reply

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