[Archived] Code card missing from my 1997 Ford F350, stuck now

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Yellowfin
Member since October 2022 • 15 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 Ford F350

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Ford F350. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Neontiger
Member • 107 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1997 Ford F350. Huge thanks!

March 14, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 76 posts

Will this work for older 1997 Ford F350s? Mine's a 2009.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 71 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1997 Ford F350. This might do it.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 50 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Ford F350s?

March 17, 2025 Reply

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