[Verified] My 2000 Ford Excursion XLT won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Jazzcat
Member since May 2022 • 149 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2000 Ford Excursion XLT?

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Firestarter
Member • 146 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2000 Ford Excursion XLT.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 71 posts

My 2000 Ford Excursion XLT might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 94 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2000 Ford Excursion XLT. Giving it a go myself.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 122 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2000 Ford Excursion XLT?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 101 posts

My 2000 Ford Excursion XLT just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 73 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2000 Ford Excursion XLT?

September 20, 2024 Reply

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