[Solved] Alternative ways to get key code for 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab

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Purplerain
Member since October 2021 • 85 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab - help?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 750 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 136 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cabs?

September 06, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 107 posts

Was about to tow my 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab. Let me try this first.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 77 posts

My 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 115 posts

I tried this with my 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 09, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 18 posts

Really need the key code for my 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab, thanks for sharing!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 21 posts

Following this for my 1997 Ford F350 Regular Cab. Please update if it works!

September 11, 2024 Reply

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