[Free Tool] Help needed - 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger not recognizing replacement key

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Icecold
Member since August 2022 • 109 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger?

Posted on August 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenoking
Member • 59 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 123 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger too.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 76 posts

I need this so bad for my 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger. Subscribed!

August 11, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 104 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger. Thanks!

August 12, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 138 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1998 Ford Windstar Passenger.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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