[Success] Trying to flash ECU on 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger, code mismatch error

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Techwiz
Member since February 2023 • 79 posts

Need my 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 07, 2025
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Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Javajunkie
Member • 8 posts

My 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 62 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 37 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger, following this thread.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
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Key code problems with my 1997 Ford Windstar Passenger as well. Subscribed!

April 11, 2025 Reply

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