[Archived] Need PIN to add second key to 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo

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Where's the key code located on a 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo for key programming?

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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo.

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo. Huge thanks!

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Following this for my 1999 Ford Windstar Cargo. Please update if it works!

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