[Method] Looking for free key code source for 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo

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Skywalker
Member since November 2021 • 103 posts

Looking for my 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1488 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 136 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo too.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 79 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargos? Mine's a 2009.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 27 posts

Desperate to get my 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo running again. Trying this tonight.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 118 posts

My 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 20 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 70 posts

Trying this on my 1996 Ford Aerostar Cargo later. Will report back.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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