[Archived] Replacing remote for 1997 Ford Club Wagon - need access code?

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Alphawolf
Member since July 2023 • 138 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1997 Ford Club Wagon for key programming?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1541 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Ford Club Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 91 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1997 Ford Club Wagon?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 134 posts

I have a 2011 1997 Ford Club Wagon, will this method work for that year?

February 19, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 13 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1997 Ford Club Wagon key code too.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 127 posts

Was about to tow my 1997 Ford Club Wagon. Let me try this first.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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