[Working] Stolen keys - need key code for my 1997 Ford Escort

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Hotrod
Member since May 2023 • 129 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 Ford Escort - help?

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Laserbeam
Member • 119 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1997 Ford Escort. Trying this now.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 132 posts

My 1997 Ford Escort refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 8 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1997 Ford Escort!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 8 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1997 Ford Escort's mystery code.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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