[Method] How do I find the immobilizer code for my 1999 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo?

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Neonlights
Member since December 2022 • 72 posts

Looking for my 1999 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 05, 2024
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Posted on September 06, 2024

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Invisible
Member • 132 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1999 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
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Was about to tow my 1999 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo. Let me try this first.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1999 Ford Econoline E250 Cargo!

September 08, 2024 Reply

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