[Verified] Need key code for 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger with valet key only

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Fastlane
Member since June 2022 • 100 posts

How to get my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 123 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger before?

December 11, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 42 posts

I need this so bad for my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger. Subscribed!

December 12, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 32 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 51 posts

Same issue here with my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger, let me know if it works.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 94 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger, hope someone can help.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 92 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1996 Ford Aerostar Passenger. Trying this instead.

December 16, 2024 Reply

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